The Queer Explorer Explained

The Queer Explorer (fr|Les voyages de Nicky) is a French documentary television show on France 5 that debuted on August 29, 2023.^{[1] [2] [3]} The series follows Nicky Doll as she explores queer communities and gender expression around the world. The first season consists of four episodes that showcase queer culture, LGBT rights and activism, and the art of drag in India, Greece, Mexico, and Japan.^{[4] [5]} On August 30, 2023, CAN'T STOP media announced that they have acquired the global distribution rights to the series.^[6] The documentary premiered internationally at the Chelsea Film Festival in New York City on October 20, 2024.^[7]

Production

In an interview with Elle, Nicky Doll credited Anthony Bourdain and her own exposure to different cultures while living in France, Saint Martin, and Morocco as the inspiration for the show.^[8] The series was one of two documentaries selected for France 5's 2023 summer programming out of 232 candidates.^[9]

Episodes

Season 1 (2023)

Notes and References

1. Web site: 'Les voyages de Nicky': France 5 explore le genre et le drag au-delà des frontières. 20 Minutes. August 29, 2023. September 6, 2023. 6 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230906161940/https://www.20minutes.fr/arts-stars/television/4044576-20230829-voyages-nicky-france-5-explore-genre-drag-dela-frontieres. live.
2. Web site: Dans 'Les Voyages de Nicky', Nicky Doll rencontre l’Inde queer et ses variations autour du genre. August 22, 2023. Télérama. September 7, 2023. 2 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230902003736/https://www.telerama.fr/television/les-voyages-de-nicky-saison-1_cri-7027960.php. live.
3. Web site: 'Les Voyages de Nicky': 'Je suis émue de faire la télé que j'aurais aimé voir il y a 20 ans'. August 28, 2023. Têtu. September 7, 2023. 8 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230908042834/https://tetu.com/2023/08/28/tv-programme-voyages-nicky-doll-serie-documentaire-drag-queen-genre-lgbt-queer-france-5/. live.
4. Web site: Les Voyages de Nicky, un docu-série tous publics porté par Nicky Doll, tisse des liens entre drag et traditions ancestrales. Konbini. August 25, 2023. September 7, 2023. 8 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230908042835/https://www.konbini.com/amp/popculture/les-voyages-de-nicky-un-docu-serie-tous-publics-porte-par-nicky-doll-tisse-des-liens-entre-drag-et-traditions-ancestrales/. live.
5. Web site: 'Les Voyages de Nicky' sur France 5: Tour du monde en 80 genres. Komitid. August 24, 2023. September 8, 2023. 8 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230908042834/https://www.komitid.fr/2023/08/24/les-voyages-de-nicky-sur-france-5-tour-du-monde-en-80-genres/. live.
6. Web site: CAN’T STOP media acquires global distribution rights to "The Queer Explorer", a new docuseries produced for France Télévisions. August 30, 2023. September 5, 2023. 6 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230906162649/https://www.cantstopmedia.com/2023/08/30/cant-stop-media-acquires-global-distribution-rights-to-the-queer-explorer-a-new-docuseries-produced-for-france-televisions/. live.
7. Web site: The Queer Explorer. Chelsea Film Festival. en. November 29, 2024.
8. Web site: Nicky Doll explore le genre dans le monde avec 'Les voyages de Nicky'. Rencontre.. Elle. August 30, 2023. September 7, 2023. 7 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230907041838/https://www.elle.fr/Societe/News/Nicky-Doll-explore-le-genre-dans-le-monde-avec-Les-voyages-de-Nicky-Rencontre-4146715. live.
9. Web site: Télé : 'Les voyages de Nicky', avec la drag-queen Nicky Doll, et 'Ambre coiffure', retenus pour les docs d’été sur France 5. France Info. February 2, 2023. September 7, 2023. 5 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230805223734/https://www.francetvinfo.fr/replay-radio/info-medias/tele-les-voyages-de-nicky-avec-la-drag-queen-nicky-doll-et-ambre-coiffure-retenus-pour-les-docs-d-ete-sur-france-5_5610692.html. live.