The Birthday Party
Synopsis
A queer girl’s fantasy of the best birthday party a mother could give. Being queer, the “sweet sixteen” character has only two girlfriends to invite to her party: one is the daughter of Jehovah’s Witnesses, the other a precocious slut. The party is depicted primarily in long shots in a 1960s home-movie style. The mother is a hippie (played by a drag queen) who believes in free love, communal living and crazy parties. She has her boyfriend serve cake to the girls and brings in a male dancer and a female sex worker to entertain them.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jill Reiter
- Original Title
- The Birthday Party
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jill Reiter
Department Leadership Roster
Jill Reiter
Director
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What is The Birthday Party about?
A queer girl’s fantasy of the best birthday party a mother could give. Being queer, the “sweet sixteen” character has only two girlfriends to invite to her party: one is the daughter of Jehovah’s Witnesses, the other a precocious slut. The party is depicted primarily in long shots in a 1960s home-movie style. The mother is a hippie (played by a drag queen) who believes in free love, communal living and crazy parties. She has her boyfriend serve cake to the girls and brings in a male dancer and a female sex worker to entertain them.
Who directed The Birthday Party?
The Birthday Party was directed by Jill Reiter.
Who stars in The Birthday Party?
The principal cast of The Birthday Party includes Not specified.
When was The Birthday Party released and how long is it?
The Birthday Party was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 9m.