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 capturing the transformative journey of Canadian Merrill Nisker into the internationally acclaimed cultural powerhouse 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 a tour led by this beloved and globally celebrated icon.
As a feminist musician, producer, director, and performance artist, Peaches has spent over two decades challenging gender stereotypes, solidifying her status alongside pop and music industry icons. Her fearless originality has challenged social norms, dismantled stereotypes, and confronted patriarchal power structures. Through biting wit, she advocates for LGBTQIA+ rights and tackles issues of gender and sexual identity, leaving an indelible mark on popular culture.
| Category | Documentary |
| Director | Philipp Fussenegger, Judy Landkammer (co-director) |
| Production | avanti media fiction GmbH |
| Country | Germany |
| Format | HD, DCP |
| Runtime | 102 min |
| Year | 2024 |
| Broadcaster | ZDF/ARTE |
| Language | English, German |
| Subtitles | English, German, Italian |
| Genre | Arts & Culture, Human Interest, LGBTQ+, Music, Pop Culture, Sex & Sexuality, Women |
Festivals
- 74th Berlin International Film Festival, Panorama Dokumente, Germany (2024) - World Premiere
- "Teddy Award - Best Documentary", Berlin International Film Festival, Germany (2024)
- CPH:DOX, Sound & Vision, Denmark (2024)
- Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival, Open Horizon, Greece (2024)
- Festival Internacional de Cine de Cartagena de Indias - FICCI / Cartagena Film Festival, Midnights Section, Colombia (2024)
- INTRO Festival, Ukraine (2024)
- Hot Docs - Canadian International Documentary Festival, Pop/Life, Canada (2024)
- Calgary Underground Film Festival, Canada (2024)
- DOXA Documentary Film Festival, Canada (2024)
- KINO 2024 Istanbul, Turkey (2024)
- Rainbow Visions, Canada (2024)
- Subversive Festival, Croatia (2024)
- Vox Feminae Festival, Croatia (2024)
- "Golden Heynal for Best Music Documentary", Krakow Film Festival, DocFilmMusic Competition, Poland (2024)
- Inside/Out, Canada (2024)
- Guadalajara International Film Festival (FICG), Panorama Internacional & Premio Maguey competition, Mexico (2024)
- Sheffield DocFest, Rhymes Section, UK (2024)
- "Feature Film Audience Prize", Dock of the Bay Film Festival, Spain (2024)
- Frameline: The San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, USA (2024)
- Doc Edge, New Zealand (2024)
- Queer Vision Film Festival, UK(2024)
- Tofifest International Film Festival, Poland (2024)
- San Francisco Jewish Film Festival, USA (2024)
- Way Out West, Sweden (2024)
- GAZE International LGBTQIA Film Festival Ireland (2024)
- Melbourne International Film Festival, Australia (2024)
Quotes & Other
- Eligible for German Films Distribution Support
- TEACHES OF PEACHES in the Hot Docs 2024 Top 20 Audience Favourites ranking.
- "The film celebrates her work through impressively shot concert footage that sees her still brimming with energy as fans continue to embrace her punk sensibility."
Mark Adams, Business Doc Europe - "A cinematographic space in which different time periods blend into one uninterrupted present, where the energy and the nonconformity triumphantly live on, unspoiled and evergreen."
Erwan Desbois, International Cinephile Society
- "This film is an amazing journey to the life of someone that shows us the power of fighting for our rights, bringing to the stage important issues like women empowerment, sexual freedom and aging even when these subjects were not popular. The film impresses with its authenticity."
Jury Statement for Golden Heynal for Best Music Documentary at Krakow Film Festival (2024), the jury was composed of Matej Bobrik, Ana Sofia Fonseca and Michał Fojcik.
