Teaches of Peaches
Filmed during the “Teaches of Peaches Anniversary Tour” in 2022, this documentary seamlessly weaves together exclusive archival gems with dynamic tour footage to capture the transformative journey of Canadian Merrill Nisker into the internationally acclaimed cultural powerhouse that is Peaches. From the inception of the stage show to the rigorous rehearsals and riveting performances, the film provides an intimate look at the inner workings of the tour. As a feminist musician, producer, director and performance artist, Peaches has spent over two decades challenging gender expectations, solidifying her status alongside pop and music industry icons. Her fearless originality has called social norms into question, dismantled stereotypes and confronted patriarchal power structures. Through biting wit, she advocates for LGBTQIA+ rights and tackles issues of sexual and gender and identity, leaving an indelible mark on popular culture.
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Runtime
102 min -
Country
Germany -
Year of Presentation
2024 -
Year of Production
2024 -
Director
Judy Landkammer, Philipp Fussenegger -
Cast
Peaches, Leslie Feist, Chilly Gonzales, Shirley Manson, Charlie Le Mindu -
Production Company
avanti media fiction -
Berlinale Section
Panorama -
Berlinale Category
Documentary Film
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Zoo Palast 1
Hardenbergstraße 29A
10623 Berlin
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Cubix 9
Rathausstr. 1
10178 Berlin
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Verti Music Hall
Mercedes-Platz 2
10243 Berlin
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pictures from the movie
Biography Judy Landkammer
Born in Landshut, Germany in 1988, she studied multimedia art in Salzburg, Austria. Since 2014, she has been working as a film and video editor on projects including Henry and I Am the Tigress by Philipp Fussenegger, The Misandrists by Bruce LaBruce and Bester Mann by Florian Forsch. Teaches of Peaches is the first project on which she has also directed.
Filmography Judy Landkammer
2024 Teaches of Peaches
Biography Philipp Fussenegger
The Austrian director, screenwriter and producer won the 2016 First Steps Award for Henry. His debut documentary I Am the Tigress explored the life of the bodybuilder Tischa “The Tigress” Thomas. Since 2022, he has been shaping the SexTech scene as the founder of Cybrothel Berlin, opening up new realms between humans and machines. He is currently working on a documentary about Berlin’s KitKatClub.
Filmography Philipp Fussenegger
2010 Zu schön um wahr zu sein (Too Good to Be True) | 2015 Henry | 2018 Bester Mann | 2021 I Am the Tigress, co-director: Dino Osmanović | 2024 Teaches of Peaches