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The Mercury Cinema

Queer Cinema: Double Feature

Join us for a bold double screening celebrating queer cinema across generations and genres.

First up is Suddenly, Last Summer (1959), a gothic classic from Joseph L. Mankiewicz featuring powerhouse performances by Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, and Montgomery Clift. Adapted from Tennessee Williams’ controversial play, it’s a lush, twisted tale of memory, madness, and repression, dripping with coded queerness and Southern Gothic flair.

Then shift gears with Tangerine (2015), Sean Baker’s vibrant, raw, and wickedly funny film shot entirely on an iPhone. Set on Christmas Eve in LA, it follows two transgender sex workers, Sin-Dee and Alexandra, on a chaotic journey full of heart, resilience, and wild energy. Groundbreaking and unapologetic, Tangerine redefined indie cinema and representation on screen.

This pairing spans more than 50 years of queer filmmaking. Contrasting a veiled classic with a modern, unfiltered street-level story.

Event Details

GENRE: Film

DURATION: 240 mins

AGE RATING: Ages 18 +

LANGUAGE WARNING:

CONTENT WARNINGS: Drug Use or References, Alcohol Use, Violence Against Women, Sexual References, Homophobia

Wheelchair Accessible

Sensory Friendly

SEATED OR STANDING: Seated

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19 November 2025 7.00pm

The Mercury

GA: $17

Conc: $10

Learn More About the Artist/Producer...

The Mercury is an independent and community focused Not for Profit cinema that runs a weekly screening program of the best in local and international cinema, as well as a film industry development program supporting the pathway for emerging filmmakers to a screen career in South Australia.