The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

by Stephen Farber

In The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, two transvestites and a transsexual take their show on the road, deep into the Australian Outback. As they startle the natives in these backwater towns, the film builds an enormously affectionate tribute to a band of outsiders. All of the performances are first-rate, with Terence Stamp bringing a lovely tact and gravity to his portrayal. Director Stephan Elliott finds a medley of memorable images framing these flamboyant drag queens against the stark lunar landscapes.

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