@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
The Alexander Ball
"All Love. All Representation. A Glimpse Into the World of Ballroom."
The Alexander Ball is an observational documentary extravaganza celebrating Samoan-Māori-Australian trans woman of colour, Ella Ganza, and the Meanjin (Brisbane) ballroom scene, as she and her ballroom family prepare for one of the biggest pride events of the year: The Alexander Ball.
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Key Crew
DirectorPark Chan-wook
WriterYorgos Lanthimos
CinematographyAri Aster
ComposerDenis Villeneuve
EditorLuca Guadagnino
Produced by
SBSScreen QueenslandPurple Carrot Entertainment Pty Ltd
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
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Lupita Swinton
Anna
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Brad Phoenix
The Projectionist
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Margot Nyong'o
Mira
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Timothée Pitt
Father Abel
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Zendaya Robbie
The Conductor
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Michael Chalamet
Lena
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Viola Coleman
Mr. Crane
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Daniel Fassbender
The Woman in Red
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Frances Davis
Solomon
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Keanu Kaluuya
Iris
