Denver Jewish Film Festival 2023

Army of Lovers in the Holy Land

Expired February 18, 2021 6:30 AM
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Sponsored by Jane E. Rosenbaum

Presented with support from Israel Investment Advisors


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Synopsis:

Thirty years after the hit Swedish queer disco-pop band Army of Lovers launched into international stardom, its frontman, Jean-Pierre Barda, embarks on a new chapter when he uproots his existence to move from Sweden to Israel. In this new documentary, director Asaf Galay joins Barda alongside his journey at the age of 50, while Army of Lovers (a blend of ABBA, the B-52s and performance art) continues to rock pride celebrations and underground club parties with its mix of high camp, daring music videos and a motto of “More is more, less is a bore.”


Content Disclaimer: Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language


DJFF Film Reviews:

“Jean-Pierre Barda is flamboyant, philosophical and religious all at once, yet really in touch with himself and knows who he is. Interesting and entertaining.”

~ Susan Mathews: Member, DJFF Film Selection Committee


“This story of a campy queer 90’s Swedish glam lip sync band whose flamboyant frontman makes aliyah to Israel is truly stranger than fiction. But makes for a fascinating documentary! A quintessential ‘midnight screening’ selection.”

~Amy Weiner Weiss: Member, DJFF Film Selection Committee & Director of Festivals, JCC Mizel Arts and Culture Center


Available watch dates: February 8-17, 2021

This Content is Available in the Following Regions: USA


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Distributor - Chapter Two Films

Distributor Name - Eran Polishuk

Distributor Email - eran@chaptwofilms.com

  • Year
    2018
  • Runtime
    65 minutes
  • Language
    English, Hebrew, Swedish
  • Country
    Israel
  • Director
    Asaf Galay
  • Screenwriter
    Asaf Galay
  • Producer
    Naama Pyritz
  • Cast
    Alexander Bard, Jean-Pierre Barda, Dominika Peczynski, Army of Lovers
  • Cinematographer
    Uri Ackerman & Avner Shahaf
  • Editor
    Nili Feller
  • Composer
    Army of Lovers