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The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Original title)Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Alternative title)
Dates: 1994 (Copyright), 14 October 1994 (Release)

Countries: Australia, Germany, United Kingdom

Directed by: Stephan Elliott

Synopsis: Follows the adventures of three drag queens as they travel across the Australian outback from Sydney to a gig in Alice Springs, in a silver bus nicknamed Priscilla.Synopsis: Comedy drama following the adventures of three drag queens travelling across the Australian outback.

Genre:
Comedy

Subjects:
Alice Springs, Drag, Gay people
Releases
Date: 30 January 1994Country: SpainRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 102 mins Dialogue (original): English

Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (42)
In: Journal of Film and Video v61 n4 Winter 2009  Pages: 41-54
Title: How Homo Can Hollywood Be? Remaking Queer Authenticity...Author: EVANS, Alex Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...from To Wong Foo to Brokeback Mountain". Examines The ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT and TO WONG FOO, THANKS FOR EVERYTHING, JULIE NEWMAR with comments on BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN.

In: CineAction! n78 2009  Pages: 17-22
Title: Global cinema: Screening the Borderland: Transsexualism as..Author: KRAUS, Carolyn Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...cinematic metaphor".

In: Realtime n85 Jun/Jul 2008  Page: 26
Title: Mapping an ugly AustraliaAuthor: GALLASCH, Keith Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The author reviews in detail Philip Brothy's book 'The Ad- ventures of Priscilla Queen of the desert' (Australian Screen Classics, 2008).

In: Metro n158 2008  Pages: 112-115
Title: Out and reel: Australian queer screen in an international...Author: BULLOCK, Tony Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...market". Examines the international success of Australian gay cinema despite the films difficulties in finding domestic distribution, and how these international successes can launch the careers of actors 'playing gay'.

In: Film Review n658 Summer 2005  Page: 128
Title: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the DesertAuthor: FOX, Tom Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v15 n8 August 2005  Page: 86
Title: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the DesertAuthor: STABLES, Kate Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n193 July 2005  Page: 165
Title: RWD: The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The DesertAuthor: HUGHES, David Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Metro n145 2005  Pages: 50-56
Title: Been there, done that, and lived to tell about it!Author: CENERE, Phillip Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Jane Scott, Chris Noonan, John Weiley and Al Clark each talk about achieving box office success and the state of the Aus- tralian film industry, referring to CROCODILE DUNDEE, BABE, ANTARCTICA, The ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT

In: Journal of Popular Film & Television v29 n4 Winter 2002  Pages: 146-155
Title: Performing the crisis: Fathering, Gender and RepresentationAuthor: TINCKNELL, Estella Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article title ends: "...in Two 1990s Films". Analysis of The ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF DESERT and The FULL MONTY, said to mark an important discursive shift in the representa tion of male sexuality and fatherhood in the 20th century.

In: Sight and Sound v10 n6 June 2000  Page: 62
Title: DVDArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Media International Australia n95 May 2000  Pages: 227-236
Title: Australian masculinity on the roadAuthor: BUTTERSS, Philip Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On masculinity as portrayed in recent Australian films through the road movie genre. Films used as examples are The ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT; TRUE LOVE AND CHAOS; DOING TIME FOR PATSY CLINE; and KISS OR KILL.

In: Empire n127 January 2000  Page: 144
Title: Videos to buyAuthor: [DP] Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English

In: Radio Times v301 n3925 8 May 1999  Page: 45
Title: [Radio Times - v301 n3925 8 May 1999: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief review.

In: Film Quarterly v50 n4 Summer 1997  Page: 37
Title: [Film Quarterly - v50 n4 Summer 1997: no known title]Author: PAYNE, Robert M. Article type: LetterLanguage: English
Description: Letter following up Susan Barber's review of The ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT in Film Quarterly, Vol 50 no.2. pointing out that the film's portrayal of women is degrading and that their exploitation is still acceptable.

In: Film Quarterly v50 n2 Winter 1996/97  Pages: 41-45
Title: [Film Quarterly - v50 n2 Winter 1996/97: no known title]Author: BARBER, Susan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Film Criticism v21 n3 Spring 1997  Pages: 66-88
Title: Dancing Queen? Feminist and Gay Male Spectatorship in ThreeAuthor: CHAMPAGNE, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT, STRICTLY BALLROOM and MURIELS WEDDING: on body image and music in the films, gay and feminist readings and criticism of the films

In: Continuum v10 n2 1996  Pages: 97-110
Title: Camping Outback: Landscape, Masculinity, and Performance....Author: THOMAS, Allan James Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A look at The ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT, and what it adds to our understanding of the representation of Australian national identity within the cinema i.e. land- scape and masculinity (drag queen as a camp icon)

In: Empire n71 May 1995  Page: 124
Title: Videos to rentAuthor: WESTBROOK, Caroline Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of video-release.

In: Metro n101 1995  Pages: 12-16
Title: Not Necessarily the Sum of Us: Asutralia's not-so-Queer ...Author: BERRY, Chris Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Considers gay themes in recent films, focusing on Australian cinema, in particular PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT and THE SUM OF US.

In: Cine-Bulles v14 n2 Summer 1995  Pages: 18-21
Title: Cinéma et sexualitéAuthor: LAVOIE, André Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Article about the increasing number of films with homosexual contents, such as PRIEST, GAZON MAUDIT, ADVENTURES OF PRIS-C ILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT and FRESA Y CHOCOLATE; gay issues become more acceptable and part of political correct films

In: Media International Australia n78 November 1995  Pages: 33-38
Title: The adventures of Priscilla in OzAuthor: ROBERTSON, Pamela Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the portrayal of women, Filipinos and Aboriginal peoples in the film The ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT. Claims that gay and Australian are concepts defined in the film through their opposition to other categories.

In: Rushes Summer 1995  Pages: 8-11
Title: Filmmaking's a dragAuthor: JACKSON, Sam Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Al Clark, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT's producer, about Australian filmmaking and how he pitched a film featuring drag queens.

In: Sight and Sound v5 n5 May 1995  Page: 59
Title: [Sight and Sound - v5 n5 May 1995: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note

In: Premiere v2 n12 January 1995  Page: 27
Title: Mamma Mia!Author: O'NEILL, Kristen Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Abba fans have boycotted THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, but are giving MURIEL'S WEDDING their blessing.

In: Cinema Papers n101 October 1994  Pages: 4-10, 86
Title: Stephan Elliott; The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of...Author: EPSTEIN, jan Article type: FilmographyLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Stephan Elliott about ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT.

In: Cinema Papers n101 October 1994  Page: 11
Title: Terence StampAuthor: EPSTEIN, jan Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Terence Stamp about ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT.

In: Cinema Papers n101 October 1994  Pages: 62-63
Title: [Cinema Papers - n101 October 1994: no known title]Author: VALLENCE, David Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Premiere v8 n2 October 1994  Pages: 100-107
Title: He's Got LegsAuthor: DOWD, Maureen Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Terence Stamp on his life and career, and his work on THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT.

In: Screen International n959 27 May 1994  Page: 14 [out of order, located after p.12 but before p.7]
Title: Priscilla, Queen of the DesertAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Variety 9 May 1994  Page: 76
Title: [Variety - 9 May 1994: no known title]Author: STRATTON, David Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Interview v24 n8 August 1994  Pages: 36-37
Title: terence stamp's summer campAuthor: BERNSTEIN, Jonathan Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Terence Stamp in which he discusses past screen work and his new film THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT

In: Sight and Sound v4 n11 November 1994  Page: 38
Title: [Sight and Sound - v4 n11 November 1994: no known title]Author: FRANCKE, Lizzie Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Le Film Francais n2505/6 6 May 1994  Page: 64[in French and English]
Title: [ Le Film Francais - n2505/6 6 May 1994: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Shown at the 1994 Cannes International Film Festival.

In: Empire n65 November 1994  Page: 30
Title: New filmsAuthor: ERRIGO, Angie Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n65 November 1994  Pages: 53-54
Title: Profiles: Stephan Elliott, queen of the desertAuthor: HORKINS, Tony Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Stephan Elliott talks about casting decisions for his film The ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, and about the failure of his first film FRAUDS.

In: Films in Review v45 n11/12 Nov/Dec 1994  Pages: 61-62
Title: film reviewsAuthor: PEARSON, Harry Jr. Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Metro n100 Summer 1994/5  Pages: 23-26
Title: Drag, Dags and the Suburban SurrealAuthor: QUINN, Karl Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: About the possible emergence of a new Australian cinema style, using films such as STRICTLY BALLROOM, THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA... and MURIEL'S WEDDING, discussing use of 70s retro,issues of national identity, and representation of sex

In: Cinema Papers n96 December 1993  Page: 65
Title: [Cinema Papers - n96 December 1993: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Cinema Papers n91 January 1993  Page: 3
Title: Film finance corporation funding decisionsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Lists a few credits and the fact that FFC will be funding it

In: Screen International n918 30 Jul 1993  Page: 8
Title: Production lineArticle type: NoteLanguage: English

In: Cinema Papers n95 October 1993  Page: 63
Title: [Cinema Papers - n95 October 1993: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n929 15 Oct 1993  Page: 25
Title: [Screen International - n929 15 Oct 1993: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (9)
Title: Trans representations in contemporary, popular cinema: the transgender tipping point
Author: Richardson, Niall  Pages: 189 pages
Description: The book also mentions Romeos (2011), Boy Meets Girl (2014) and Saturday Church (2017).

Title: lavender bus: how a hit movie was made and sold
Author: CLARK, Al  Pages: x, 178 p.

Title: road movie book
Author: COHAN, Steven  Pages: v-xv, 379p.

Title: Undressing cinema: clothing and identity in the movies
Author: BRUZZI, Stella  Pages: v-xxi, 226p.

Title: Mythomania: fantasies, fables, and sheer lies in contemporary American popular art
Author: WELT, Bernard  Pages: 127p.

Title: Making Priscilla
Author: CLARK, Al  Pages: 177p.

Title: Identity in film "Oz": the debates since the 1970s
Author: BLUE, Amanda  Pages: 43p.
Description: Dissertation for BFI/Birkbeck MA in Cinema and Television Studies 1993-1994.

Title: The adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the desert
Author: ELLIOTT, Stephan  Pages: 86p.
Description: Original screenplay.

Title: Moda e cinema: macchine di senso/scritture del corpo
Author: CALEFATO, Patrizia  Pages: 140p.