Pure, unadulterated, uncompromising Fassbinder. A fantastic exploration into sexuality, masculinity, and art. Plus, I had a boner for like 80% of the movie, so that's a perk.
French sailor Querelle arrives in Brest and starts frequenting a strange whorehouse. He discovers that his brother Robert is the lover of the lady owner, Lysiane. Here, you can play dice with Nono, Lysiane's husband: if you win, you are allowed to make love with Lysiane; if you lose, you have to make love with Nono... Querelle loses on purpose.
Where to watch
Querelle is showing in 1 cinema in Los Angeles - next screening Wednesday 21 October at 16:15 at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood.
Next screenings: Wednesday 21 October.
Full scheduleWednesday, 21 October
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Cast & crew
6What people say
Finally, a movie about just really liking it up the ass
I’m starting to think Rainer Werner Fassbinder might have been gay
Common questions
What is Querelle about?+
A French sailor arrives in a coastal town and becomes entangled in a bizarre criminal and homoerotic underworld centered around a local establishment.
Who directed Querelle?+
Rainer Werner Fassbinder directed the 1982 drama adaptation.
Has Querelle won any awards?+
It received a Golden Lion nomination at the 1982 Venice Film Festival.
