GURL/Carmen
Jay Tewake
GURL/Carmen
Overview
This short film takes place one frantic night as a beautiful young sex worker waits for her salesman lover to whisk her away from her last night on the strip to live happily ever after. But it’s 1975 and she’s a Māori drag queen. And he’s not the ‘white knight’ he said he was.
Trailer
GURL | Original Short Film Soundtrack Trailer
Cast
Older Carmen
Mika X.
Older Carmen
Ed/Retired All Black
Regan Taylor
Ed/Retired All Black
Sapphire
Jackie Clarke
Sapphire
Gypsy
Brady Peeti
Gypsy
Mystik Ra
Ramon Te Wake
Mystik Ra
Rugby Lad
Richie Cattell
Rugby Lad
Strap Boy
Gabriel Faatau'uu-Satiu
Strap Boy
Whaea
Whetū Fala
Whaea
Terracotta Blade
Danielle Hayes
Terracotta Blade
Lofty Queen
Amanduh La Hoare
Lofty Queen
Mystik Ama
Amanaki Prescott-Faletau
Mystik Ama
Reviews
bennyaha
GURL is a short film based on the night life of the famous trans women sex worker Carmen Rupe from New Zealand. After being assaulted she meets a famous retired Rugby player who played for the All Blacks that offered her a hand in kindness. This film not only had amazing music, editing but also some great acting as well.
Read full reviewFeaturettes (3)
GURL | Amanduh & Brady reflect on 'Gurl' | NZIFF July 26 to August 2
GURL | World Premiere | NZIFF July 26 to August 2
GURL | "Music" Featurette | NZIFF July 26 - August 2, 2020