Synopsis
The kinky and bohemian mood of the 1920s is back! Burlesque, the taboo breaking revue show format which got popular in the US in the first half of the 20th century celebrates revival in today’s Berlin. Four American burlesque dancers arrive in Germany’s capital. Their work is dazzlingly sexy, carnal and romantic with a generous lashing of biting political satire. Their back stories tell us about women who were disheartened by America and the dominant ideals about body image. The film dives into their world and culminates in the big show they are setting up featuring spicy performances according to their motto: All shapes, all sizes...
