Tel Aviv Cinematheque
Director & Writer: Todd Stephens
Producer: Todd Stephens, Stephen Israel, Tim Kaltenecker
Cast: Udo Kier, Jennifer Coolidge, Linda Evans, Michael Urie
USA, 2021, 104 min, English with Hebrew subtitles
In association with PrideTV
Retired hairdresser Pat Pitsenbarger, portrayed with lots of love and humor by Udo Kier, has given up on life a long time ago. He has locked himself away between the walls of a dreary nursing home in the town of Sandusky, Ohio. But when Pat’s favorite client passes away, her final wish is for Pat to do her coffin hair. Pat decides to go on an epic journey around Sandusky to collect all the equipment he might need for his mission.
“Swan Song” is a bitter-comic journey of self discovery at an old age.
Udo Kier, one of the greatest queer actors, shines and excites as Pat. Jennifer Coolidge (“American pie”, “White lotus”) is perfect as usual, Michael Urie (“Ugly Betty”) is very charming, and don’t miss the camp and glittery comeback of Linda Evans (“Dynasty”).
Festivals & Awards:
Monte-Carlo Comedy Film Festival 2021 – Audience Award Best Movie, Jury Award Best Actor
South by Southwest Film Festival 2021 – World Premiere
Cleveland International Film Festival 2021
NewFest: New York’s LGBT Film Festival 2021 – Audience Award for Narrative Feature
Lovers Film Festival 2021 – Best Feature Film
Norwegian International Film Festival 2021 – Norwegian Film Critics Award
Frameline Film Festival 2021
Outfest Film Festival 2021