How Cannes Animated Satire ‘Jim Queen’ Cast Gay Porn Icon François Sagat
The animated film 'Jim Queen' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, blending comedy with serious themes. It follows Jim Parfait, a queer influencer, as he seeks a cure for a virus that turns gay men heterosexual. The film features notable LGBTQIA+ figures, including gay porn icon François Sagat, who voices Jim's rival.
- ▪Jim Queen is a French adult animated comedy that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
- ▪The film's plot revolves around a queer influencer whose life changes after contracting a virus called Heterosis.
- ▪François Sagat voices the character Pavel, Jim's rival, and his involvement was aimed at ensuring authenticity in the portrayal of the LGBTQIA+ community.
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The 'Jim Queen' team during the photocall at the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 18, 2026. Left to right: Shirley Souagnon, Alex Ramirès, Jeremy Gillet, Brice Chevillard, Marco Nguyen, Nicolas Athane, Simon Balteaux and François Sagat. Courtesy of Amy Sussman/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment French adult animated comedy Jim Queen, which world premiered in Cannes Film Festival‘s Midnight Screenings program, mixes comedy and serious themes.
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