Based on the tragedy of Oedipus Rex, Matsumoto's delirious narrative feature takes us on a surreal voyage through Tokyo's queer countercultures, and playfully blurs the boundaries of time, identity and good taste.

Funeral Parade of Roses follows glamorous gender non-conforming club hostess Eddie, as they vie for the affections of club owner Gonda, against his reigning madame Leda; a bitter love triangle that peaks with violent intent.

Highly experimental, anticipating the shape of the punk movement to come, Funeral Parade of Roses has shocked and awed audiences internationally for over fifty years – a staple of queer cinema not to be missed.

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