Lesbian Space Princess (2024)
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The story
Saira, an anxious and introverted princess of the planet Clitopolis, lives a sheltered life under the care of her two neglectful lesbian queens. Following a devastating breakup with her partner Kiki, Saira is faced with a crisis when Kiki is kidnapped by a group known as the Straight White Maliens. The kidnappers intend to use Kiki as ransom to steal Saira's labrys, a symbol of lesbian power, to fuel their 'chick magnet.' With a ticking 24-hour clock before Kiki is discarded, Saira must steal a 'Problematic Ship' and embark on a perilous quest across the galaxy to rescue her partner and reclaim her power.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
Saira, an introverted princess of Clitopolis, embarks on a galactic quest to rescue her partner Kiki from the 'Straight White Maliens' who want to steal her labrys. Along the way, she encounters Willow, a former gay-pop idol, and a drag queen named Blade. While seeking help from Blade, Saira enters her subconscious to confront her insecurities and successfully summons her labrys. After a brief romance and breakup with Willow, Saira reaches the Maliens' planet. Despite initial setbacks and the loss of her labrys due to self-doubt, she ultimately summons it again to power the Maliens' 'chick magnet.' The device fails, leading the Maliens to form a throuple instead. Saira returns home happily single, having learned to love herself, while the film ends with her attending therapy with her mothers and enjoying a new life with her now-reliable ship.
- First release year
- 2025
- Runtime (minutes)
- 87
- Production countries
- Australia
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Leela Varghese; Emma Hough Hobbs
- Writers
- Leela Varghese · writer; Emma Hough Hobbs · writer
- Cast and characters
- Shabana Azeez · Saira; Bernie Van Tiel · Kiki; Gemma Chua-Tran · Willow; Richard Roxburgh · Problematic Ship; Kween Kong · Blade; Aunty Donna · the Straight White Maliens
- Genres
- animated; science fiction; comedy
- Themes
- self-love; queer identity; overcoming anxiety
- Tone and mood
- campy; irreverent; whimsical
- Setting
- The planet Clitopolis and various locations across the galaxy.
- Premise and plot tags
- space opera; coming-of-age; fantasy
- Source material / true-story basis
- The story is inspired by the filmmakers' own lives.
- Reception
- The film received positive reviews from critics, described as a 'sly and witty' and 'delightful' comedy that explores queer self-determination and self-love, though some critics noted its reliance on certain tropes.
- Awards and nominations
- Audience Award · Best Australian Feature · Won
- Production trivia
- The film's script was inspired by the filmmakers' own lives.
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