TEACHES OF PEACHES
Filmed during The Teaches of Peaches Anniversary Tour in 2022, this documentary seamlessly weaves together exclusive archival gems with dynamic tour footage capturing the transformative journey of Canadian Merrill Nisker into the internationally acclaimed cultural powerhouse Peaches. From the inception of the stage show to the rigorous rehearsals and riveting performances, the film provides an intimate look at the inner workings of a tour led by this beloved and globally celebrated icon. As a feminist musician, producer, director, and performance artist, Peaches has spent over two decades challenging gender stereotypes, solidifying her status alongside pop and music industry icons. Her fearless originality has challenged social norms, dismantled stereotypes, and confronted patriarchal power structures. Through biting wit, she advocates for LGBTQIA+ rights and tackles issues of gender and sexual identity, leaving an indelible mark on popular culture.
Philipp Fussenegger is an Austrian director, screenwriter, and producer who gained recognition from the German Film Academy in 2016 with the First Steps Award for Henry. His documentary debut, I Am the Tigress (2021), explores the fascinating life of bodybuilder Tischa ‘The Tigress’ Thomas. Since 2022, he has been shaping the SexTech scene as the founder of Cybrothel Berlin. Fussenegger is currently working on his documentary Life Is a Circus, offering insights into the vibrant nightlife of Berlin. Teaches of Peaches (2023) is his second feature-length documentary.
Judy Landkammer studied Multimedia Art in Salzburg. She has been a film and video editor since 2014. Her first medium-length film, Henry (2016), won the First Steps Award, and her first feature-length film, The Misandrists (2017), premiered at the Berlinale. Judy’s other awarded films are Bester Mann (2018), and I Am the Tigress (2021). Teaches of Peaches is the first project that she also co-directed.
Berlin International Film Festival – Teddy Award for Best Documentary/Essay Film
Krakow Film Festival – Golden Heynal for Best Music Documentary
TEACHES OF PEACHES (doc.)
Directors: Philipp Fussenegger and Judy Landkammer
Country: Germany
Year: 2023.
Runtime: 102‘
Language: English, German
Production: Avanti Media Fiction
PROGRAMME LINE: WOMAN‘S LINE