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Mardi Gras Film Festival Music from Queer Film performed by the Sydney Cello Quartet

20 February 2024

In the Playhouse

Cinema

World Premiere | 2023 
Hear the power and elegance of a cello quartet perform music from classic queer films like CarolMoonlightCall Me by Your NameThe Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and more.

Embark on a journey through music from classic queer films

Embark on a journey through music from classic queer films by the power and elegance of the Sydney Cello Quartet as part of Queer Screen’s 31st Mardi Gras Film Festival.

Experience the lyrical Sufjan Stevens’ “Visions of Gideon” from Call Me By Your Name, the haunting sounds of the Moonlight score, the disco beats of “I Will Survive” from The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, an acapella track from Portrait of a Lady on Fire, an intimate arrangement of the Adagietto from Mahler's 5th Symphony featured in Tár and MGFF24 film Days of Happiness, music by The Mamas & The Papas from coming of age classic Beautiful Thing, the instantly recognisable sounds of the Carol score, and so much more.

Sydney Opera House and Queer Screen's 31st Mardi Gras Film Festival presents

Cast and credits

Starring
Annika Stagg
Caroline Otto
Eleanor Betts
Ezmi Pepper

About Queer Screen's 31st Mardi Gras Film Festival

Mardi Gras Film Festival is presented by Queer Screen. Their mission is a celebration of the diversity of sexualities and gender identities through queer storytelling on screen, by inclusive and respectful communities full of creativity, inspiration and pride.

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