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.

Kilian Berger
as Rex Gildo (jung)

Ben Becker
as Fred Miekley

Kai Schumann
as Rex Gildo (älter)

Florian Korty
as Wolfgang

Christiane Ziehl
as Erika

Eva-Maria Kurz
as Margot

Monika Hansen
as Super-Fan

Maéva Marie Mathilde Roth
as Heidi

Katrin Katz Köbbert
as Conny

Sidsel Hindhede
as Gitte Hænning