S/He Is Still Her/e - The Official Genesis P-Orridge Documentary (2024)

Before Joost van Bellen presents: Louisahhh / Uzi Freyja / Iris Rijskamp you can watch the by Joost selected new documentary 'S/He Is Still Her/e', about the English avant-garde musician and artist Genesis P-Orridge.

Very few artists lived their art, Genesis died three times for it. Pioneering electronic musician/avant garde artist/spiritual explorer/gender revolutionary/cult leader? Genesis P. Orridge has been featured in numerous films and videos, but never the full story…never this intimate... until now. In this authorized but extremely raw and personal documentary, award-winning director David Charles Rodrigues (Gay Chorus Deep South) documents the final year of P-Orridge’s existence as they grapple with mortality. Featuring William Burroughs, Brion Gyson, Timothy Leary, Alice Genesse (PTV), David J (Bauhaus/Love and Rockets), Nepalese monks, African Witch doctors and a special cameo by her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, plus never before seen archival treasures, performances from COUM Transmissions, Throbbing Gristle and Psychic TV. This film is Executive Produced by Laura Jane Grace — trans activist and Against Me! singer.

After the screening you can visit the club night for free!

Melkweg often hosts different types of programmes at the same time, such as concerts, club nights and films. Please note that there may occasionally be some noise pollution from other programmes during the screening.