Hosanna
Synopsis
Hosanna is a 1973 play by French-Canadian writer Michel Tremblay. The story takes place in the Montreal, Quebec apartment of Hosanna, a drag queen dressed as Elizabeth Taylor's Cleopatra, and centres on the relationship between her and Cuirette, an aging "stud" and gay biker, after they have returned from a Halloween party. The play deals with several issues including gender identity, sexual identity, the ignorance and acceptance of ageing, and social expressions of homosexuality. Hosanna discusses her relationship with her mother and shows her anxieties over her knowledge of who she really is.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Tremblay
- Original Title
- Hosanna
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Tremblay
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Michel Tremblay
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What is Hosanna about?
Hosanna is a 1973 play by French-Canadian writer Michel Tremblay. The story takes place in the Montreal, Quebec apartment of Hosanna, a drag queen dressed as Elizabeth Taylor's Cleopatra, and centres on the relationship between her and Cuirette, an aging "stud" and gay biker, after they have returned from a Halloween party. The play deals with several issues including gender identity, sexual identity, the ignorance and acceptance of ageing, and social expressions of homosexuality. Hosanna discusses her relationship with her mother and shows her anxieties over her knowledge of who she really is.
Who directed Hosanna?
Hosanna was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Hosanna?
The principal cast of Hosanna includes René Richard Cyr, Gildor Roy.
When was Hosanna released and how long is it?
Hosanna was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.