Marco Nguyen and Nicolas Athané release gay animated comedy 'Jim Queen'
Directors Marco Nguyen and Nicolas Athané have released 'Jim Queen', an animated feature that subverts Disney animation tropes to deliver a gay comedy of manners. The film blends burlesque humor with satire, self-deprecation, and an explicit echo of AIDS history.
Key facts
- Film title: Jim Queen
- Directors: Marco Nguyen and Nicolas Athané
- Genre: gay comedy of manners
- Style: subverts Disney animation codes
- Tone: burlesque, satirical, self-deprecating
- Thematic echo: AIDS history
- Source: Le Monde
- Publication date: June 17, 2026
Entities
Artists
- Marco Nguyen
- Nicolas Athané
Institutions
- Le Monde