THE QUEEN OF MY DREAMS (2025)(NR)(Sun 6/29) 7pm & 9:30pm Q&A Panel 8:30pm

THE QUEEN OF MY DREAMS (2025)(NR)(Sun 6/29) 7pm & 9:30pm Q&A Panel 8:30pm

Azra finds herself on a Bollywood-inspired journey to Pakistan guided by memories of her mother's youth in Karachi and her own coming-of-age

By Gardena Cinema

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Sunday, June 29 · 7 - 8:30pm PDT

Location

Gardena Cinema

14948 Crenshaw Boulevard Gardena, CA 90249

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 1 day before event

About this event

Friends of Gardena Cinema present a special presentation of THE QUEEN OF MY DREAMS (2025) on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm with a special Q&A filmmaker panel at 8:30 pm. Please plan to stay after the 7:00 pm show or arrive early before the 9:30 pm to participate in the filmmaker panel at 8:30 pm.

THE QUEEN OF MY DREAMS is a 2023 Pakistani Canadian comedy-drama film, written and directed by Fawzia Mirza in her feature directorial debut. The film is based on Mirza's theatrical stage play Me, My Mom & Sharmila, which in turn was based on her 2012 short film The Queen of My Dreams. The film stars Amrit Kaur as Azra, a Pakistani Canadian woman who has had a strained relationship with her parents since coming out as lesbian, who undergoes an emotional journey after the sudden unexpected death of her father Hassan (Hamza Haq).

The film had its world premiere in the Discovery program at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival. The film later received five Canadian Screen Award nominations at the 12th Canadian Screen Awards in 2024, winning for Best Lead Performance and Best Original Song.

“A Stylish Medley of Generations and Dreams.” - Deadline

“Bursting With Creative Energy.” - The Hollywood Reporter

“A vibrant, heartfelt love letter to mothers and daughters.” - Collider

THIS IS AN INDOOR CINEMA EXHIBITION. PLEASE PURCHASE ONE (1) TICKET PER PERSON.

ONE (1) admission ticket is required PER PERSON! If tickets are not available on Eventbrite, please purchase your tickets at the box office on the day of the event.

FAQ's

WHAT TIME DOES THE MOVIE START?

THE QUEEN OF MY DREAMS starts on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm. The filmmaker panel will start at 8:30 pm after the 7:00 pm screening concludes and before the 9:30 pm screening starts. Please plan to stay after the 7:00 pm screening or arrive one hour early before the 9:30 pm screening in order to witness the filmmaker Q&A panel at 8:30 pm.

WHAT TIME CAN I ARRIVE?

Attendees will be allowed to enter the auditorium up to 30 minutes prior to show time.

WHERE DO I PARK?

Free parking is available in the parking lot adjacent to the Gardena Cinema on the north side.

WHERE IS GARDENA CINEMA?

Gardena Cinema is located at 14948 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249.

HOW DO I REDEEM MY TICKET?

Upon purchase, ticket will be emailed to you as a PDF attachment from Eventbrite. When you arrive to the event, please show the entrance attendant the bar code on your ticket at the entrance to the cinema, either by holding up your printed version, or by displaying it on your phone or smart device. Attendant will scan it to check you in, and you'll be good to go into the auditorium!

CAN I BRING FOOD / SNACKS?

NO! This is an indoor screening. Please do not bring outside food or drinks inside the cinema. Tasty refreshments and fresh popped popcorn will be sold at the cinema snack bar.

WILL YOU HAVE RESTROOMS?

YES! Gardena Cinema's lobby, snack bar, and restrooms will be open.

MAY I BRING MY PET WITH ME?

Sorry, PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE ACTUAL CINEMA BUILDING, (where restrooms and snack bar are located).

WILL YOU BE HOSTING MORE OF THESE?

YES! We intend to continue curating and programming some of the BEST cinema in Los Angeles County! We provide both an intimate Drive-In style setting, as well as traditional indoor cinema experiences. Please support by following us on Instagram and Facebook -- we'll keep you posted on our screenings and events! @GardenaCinema

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Frequently asked questions

WHERE DO I PARK?

Free parking is available in the parking lot adjacent to the Gardena Cinema on the north side of the theater building.

WHERE IS GARDENA CINEMA LOCATED?

Gardena Cinema is located at 14948 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249.

HOW DO I REDEEM MY TICKET?

Upon purchase, ticket will be emailed to you as a PDF attachment from Eventbrite. When you arrive to the event, please show the entrance attendant the bar code on your ticket at the entrance to the cinema, either by holding up your printed version, or by displaying it on your phone or smart device.

CAN I BRING FOOD / SNACKS?

NO! This is an indoor screening. Please do not bring outside food or drinks inside the cinema. Tasty refreshments and fresh popped popcorn will be sold at the cinema snack bar.

WILL YOU HAVE RESTROOMS?

YES! Gardena Cinema's lobby, snack bar, and restrooms will be open.

MAY I BRING MY PET WITH ME?

Sorry, PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE ACTUAL CINEMA BUILDING, (where restrooms and snack bar are located).

WILL YOU BE HOSTING MORE OF THESE?

YES! We intend to continue curating and programming some of the BEST cinema in Los Angeles County! We provide a vintage traditional indoor cinema experience. Please support by following us on Instagram and Facebook -- we'll keep you posted on our screenings.

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Gardena Cinema is the only old-fashioned single-screen stand-alone independent movie theater in South Los Angeles. The theater was built in 1946 and has been operated by the Kim family since 1976. Gardena Cinema operated in the 1970s and 1980s as a Spanish-language cinema called Teatro Variedades and hosted many famous artists from Mexico. The Gardena Cinema has shown first-run movies since 1996. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the cinema to close in March 2020. Gardena Cinema began operating outdoor cinema in the parking lot in August 2020 and will continue to do so until indoor cinema is declared to be safe by the Los Angeles County Health Officer.

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