Rex Gildo’s songs and musicals made him very popular. His best-known song was “Fiesta Mexicana” from 1972. Rosa von Praunheim tells the story of his life in the context of the gay pride movement, the normative pressures of the Schlager music industry, and the profound changes currently underway.
Rosa von Praunheim
Writer, Director
Nico Woche
Writer

Kilian Berger
Rex Gildo (jung)

Ben Becker
Fred Miekley

Kai Schumann
Rex Gildo (älter)
Florian Korty
Wolfgang

Christiane Ziehl
Erika

Eva-Maria Kurz
Margot

Monika Hansen
Super-Fan
Maéva Marie Mathilde Roth
Heidi
Katrin Katz Köbbert
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