THE AMAZING TRUTH ABOUT QUEEN RAQUELA at LA FILM FEST 2008

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LA Film Fest June 19 - 29 Westwood Village A sparkling amalgamation of documentary, neo-realism and classic fairy tale, director Olaf De Fleur Johannesson's story of a Filipina transsexual sex worker longing for true romance and a better life is transfixing, wholly unique and brimming with humanity. As Raquela travels from the familiar but precarious streets of the tropical hometown she's never left to an Icelandic factory town and then on to the Paris she's always dreamt of, Johannesson's camera relishes the subtle beauty of her journey, capturing Raquela's delight as she finds empowerment in the most unlikely places. Directed By: Olaf De Fleur Johannesson Writer: Olaf De Fleur Johannesson Producers: Olaf De Fleur Johannesson, Stefan Schaefer, Arleen Cuevas, Helgi Sverrisson Executive Producer: Baltasar Kormákur Cast: Raquela Rios, Stefan Schaefer, Brax Villa, Via Galudo, Valerie Grand Thu., June 26, 9:45pm, Mann Festival Theatre Sun., June 29, 4:30pm, The Landmark To purchase tickets please visit http://www.lafilmfest.com or call 1.866.FILMFEST

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