Queen of Diamonds
“A Horseless Western.”
Synopsis
Firdaus is a Blackjack dealer in a Las Vegas landscape juxtaposed between glittering casino lights and the deteriorating desert oasis. Negotiating a missing husband and neighboring domestic violence, Firdaus’ world unfolds as a fragmented interplay between repetition and repressed anger.
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QUEEN OF DIAMONDS - Official Trailer (4K Restoration)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-19
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nina Menkes
- Screenplay & Story
- Nina Menkes
- Original Title
- Queen of Diamonds
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- National Endowment for the Arts, AFI, Rocky Mountain Film Center, Menkesfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nina Menkes
Nina Menkes
Nina Menkes
Nina Menkes, Tinka Menkes
Nina Menkes
Department Leadership Roster
Nina Menkes
Editor
Tinka Menkes
Editor
Nina Menkes
Director
Nina Menkes
Writer
Nina Menkes
Producer
Nina Menkes
Director of Photography
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What is Queen of Diamonds about?
Firdaus is a Blackjack dealer in a Las Vegas landscape juxtaposed between glittering casino lights and the deteriorating desert oasis. Negotiating a missing husband and neighboring domestic violence, Firdaus’ world unfolds as a fragmented interplay between repetition and repressed anger.
Who directed Queen of Diamonds?
Queen of Diamonds was directed by Nina Menkes.
Who stars in Queen of Diamonds?
The principal cast of Queen of Diamonds includes Tinka Menkes, Emmellda Beech, Jeff Douglas, Emmellda F. Beech, Kathryn Francomacaro.
When was Queen of Diamonds released and how long is it?
Queen of Diamonds was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.