"After her heart is thoroughly broken by Kiki (Bernie Van Tiel), all finger-guns and sapphic swagger, Saira is devastated but there's no time to cry, because Kiki has been kidnapped by the Straight White Maliens (played by Mark Bonanno, Broden Kelly, and Zachary Ruane of Aunty Donna) and only Saira's legendary magical labrys can save her. Except Saira has never been able to summon the labrys which is her birthright."
"Azeez, who won hearts as medical student Victoria Javadi on the first season of smash-hit medical drama The Pitt, is the perfect lead for this occasionally madcap comedy. She keeps the film grounded with an open-hearted and confident performance that grows up and grows stronger as Saira stares down not just the Maliens but also her own depression and self-doubt, characterised here by a looming black shadowy Head Monster, always just about to swallow Saira up in despair."
Lesbian Space Princess follows Saira, a perpetually single introverted royal with a passion for close-up magic who is heartbroken after a breakup with Kiki. Kiki is kidnapped by the Straight White Maliens, forcing Saira to attempt to summon her legendary magical labrys despite never having been able to do so. Saira grapples with depression and self-doubt, personified by a looming Head Monster, while gaining companions including non-binary musician Willow and the mansplaining Problematic Ship. The film blends madcap comedy with emotional depth, features a grounded lead performance by Shabana Azeez, and won the Teddy award at Berlin.
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