Queen of the Desert
“Starlady is not your ordinary youth worker”
Synopsis
Not only has she got pink extensions, painted on eyebrows, glitter stockings and superman hotpants, Starlady’s a youth worker in some of Australia’s most remote and challenging places. And she reckons that hairdressing can improve people’s lives. Like a real life Priscilla, Starlady takes us on a Queen of the Desert journey to Areyonga, an indigenous community in Central Australia, where she’ll work with a group of curious and cheeky young people.
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Cockatoo Island Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Kelly
- Original Title
- Queen of the Desert
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Release Date
- 27/10/2012
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- 360 Degree Film Corp, Screen Australia, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Film Victoria, Screen Territory
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Kelly
Anna Cadden
Simon Callow-Wright, Rosie Jones
Josephine Wright, Sally Ingleton
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Kelly
Director
Josephine Wright
Producer
Simon Callow-Wright
Editor
Rosie Jones
Editor
Anna Cadden
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Queen of the Desert
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What is Queen of the Desert about?
Not only has she got pink extensions, painted on eyebrows, glitter stockings and superman hotpants, Starlady’s a youth worker in some of Australia’s most remote and challenging places. And she reckons that hairdressing can improve people’s lives. Like a real life Priscilla, Starlady takes us on a Queen of the Desert journey to Areyonga, an indigenous community in Central Australia, where she’ll work with a group of curious and cheeky young people.
Who directed Queen of the Desert?
Queen of the Desert was directed by Alex Kelly.
Who stars in Queen of the Desert?
The principal cast of Queen of the Desert includes Starlady Nungari.
When was Queen of the Desert released and how long is it?
Queen of the Desert was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 27m.