"King Mercury, Long May He Reign"

A Night At The Cinematheque

"I like people to go away from a Queen show feeling fully entertained, having had a good time. I think Queen songs are pure escapism, like going to see a good film - after that, they go away and say that was great, and go back to all their problems."

Freddie Mercury

Queen worshipers worldwide will shortly mark Freddie Mercury's 17th death anniversary, each one in his own way. However, Cinematheque Tel-Aviv decided to arrange a unique Queen marathon - 4 hours of pure ROYAL DOMINATION! Freddie kept his word and I've gone with a feeling of immense pleasure even though it wasn't a genuine Queen performance!

I went to the occasion with both of my best friends, Hila and May, on Friday the 21st, three days before Mercury's 17th death anniversary. When arriving to the screening hall precisely at 22:00 p.m., we could see many teenagers, particularly girls, wearing shorts with their musical heroes on. Our waiting for the marathon to begin was worthwhile. During the first part of the marathon, we were watching a documentary movie, telling Queen's success story which was cut down due to Mercury's surrender to the AIDS disease. During the second part, it was our turn to take the microphones and show what we have in our vocal cords! We saw Queen's electrifying performance in Live Aid (1985) and additional two live performances from different years (1975, 1986). Neither of us would accept to forget this amazing marathon, during which we were laughing and singing incessantly.

I recommend you not only to love Queen as the best band of the 20th century, but also check sometimes what the Cinemathque has to offer for you!

*Cinematheque Tel-Aviv is a cinematic library, where movies from all across the globe are tresured in the archives.