Before the Last Curtain Falls
2014, German. Directed by Thomas Wallner.
It's never too late to be yourself.
This documentary tells the story of great love, bitter disappointments and self-doubts - but most of all of courage. The courage to take risks, try something new and be yourself - no matter what age. The film dives deeply into the exceptional and heart-warming stories of a group of transsexuals and drag queens in their sixties and seventies, who summon up their bravery to take to the stage one last time. For two years they have been touring in five continents, basking in the success of a spectacular show called "Gardenia", directed by Alain Platel and Frank Van Laecke. Now, as the show comes to a close, the glamorous aging performers must leave the limelight and go home to the quiet lives they left behind.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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- Released
- 13 November 2014
- Original title
- Gardenia - Bevor der letzte Vorhang fällt
- Country
- Belgium, Germany
- Written by
- Thomas Wallner, Eva Küpper
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Before the Last Curtain Falls runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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Before the Last Curtain Falls isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Before the Last Curtain Falls?
If you liked Before the Last Curtain Falls, try The Class of ‘92, My Mom Jayne, Marina Abramović: The Artist Is Present.
Who directed Before the Last Curtain Falls?
Before the Last Curtain Falls (2014) was directed by Thomas Wallner and stars Gerrit Becker, Richard Dierick, Vanessa Van Durme.