Norsk filminstitutt

Documentary film daKings
(Jenter med baller)


Director Elvebakk followed the six girls in the drag king group daKings from 2007 to 2009. As Norway’s first drag king group, they paved the way for an artform relatively new to Norway.

This fly on the wall documentary follows the girls during workshops, costume sowing, and performances – until disagreements on several layers bring the group to its downfall. An honest and inspiring portrait of women with balls and titties in a twist, a film about strong wills, intrigue, cunning women, and the dream of performing.

Production and distribution

Production Year:
2010
Production country:
Norway
Release date (national):
2010-06-16
Production company:
Applaus! film & tv AS
Producer:
Harald Herland

Director

  • Kenneth S. Elvebakk

    Kenneth Elvebakk (b. 1966) studied at the University of Oslo, the Norwegian School of Management and Oslo Film and Television Academy, and has experience as both director, producer, writer, photographer and editor. He is primarily known for his documentaries, but has also made several short films and television series. His work includes the award winning documentaries Ballet Boys (2014), The Secret Club (2003) and 3269 Daisy (2007). He has also received the Norwegian television award 'Gullruten' for the TV-series Hullabaloo (2006).  

    Kenneth S. Elvebakk

Cast

Bente Hansen
Karine Dyvik
Malin Bratlie
Inger Helene Vaaten
Mervi Hannelse Liiro
Lone Bech Spangelid
Maria Hals Eilertsen
Marit Johanne Bjerke
Jannicke Heggestad Sæbø

Festivals

2010:
The Norwegian Short Film Festival
2011:
Da Sodoma a Hollywood - Torino GLBT Film Festival
2011:
Frameline - San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival
2011:
Mezipatra Queer Film Festival
2011:
Mix Brazil Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
2011:
Florene Queer Film Festival
2012:
Thessaloniki International LGBTQ Film Festival
2012:
Esslingen Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
2012:
Vox Feminae Festival

Crew

Director:
Kenneth S. Elvebakk
Screenplay:
Kenneth S. Elvebakk
Cinematographer:
Kenneth S. Elvebakk
Editor:
Kenneth S. Elvebakk
Liv Aga Malm
Sound Design:
Craig Morris

Technical information

Genre:
LGBT
Format:
DIGIBETA
Colour:
Colour
Length in min's:
58'

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