The Box Trap

A fresh, knowingly ironic comedy about Gen Z squaring up to the Millennials. A queer sitcom that flirts with absurdity, wielding brash humour that slips effortlessly into bittersweet territory.

Director and lead actress Meg Poveromo crafts a vivid portrait of Jess – a bartender in the wonderfully unhinged, lesbian‑alt bar ’’The Box Trap”, where life unfolds between cocktails, bizarre conversations, and a perpetual turf war with the gay club across the street.

When Jess is forced to confront the so-called ’’normal” world beyond her bar‑microcosm bubble, her carefree, mildly narcissistic routine begins to unravel. In a universe full of dominatrices, ex‑marital catastrophes, and gloriously unhinged scenarios, the line between a joke and genuine emotional truth proves surprisingly thin.

The film isn’t afraid to be cheeky, brazen, and outrageously funny. ’’The Box Trap” is a shamelessly honest queer comedy with real heart – promising laughter, chaos, and pure delight.

🟡 Sweden Film Awards 2025 – Best Comedy
🟡 Sweden Film Awards 2025 – Best Actress Feature Film, Meg Poveromo
🟡 New York Independent Cinema Awards 2025 – Best Director, Meg Poveromo

Kinoteka 12.04, 20:30 BILETY/TICKETS
Kinoteka 13.04, 18:30 BILETY/TICKETS
Kino Pod Baranami 21.04, 20:30 BILETY/TICKETS
Kino Nowe Horyzonty 21.04, 18:00 BILETY/TICKETS

directed & written:


Meg Poveromo

cast:


Meg Poveromo, Kimberly Cain, Lamar Alonzo Hardy, Julie Kashmanian, Rachael Hein, Ruth Zapico

music:


Thomas Barnwell, Ian Deaton, Brandon Maahs

cinematography:


William Rubini

production:


United States 2025

running time:


84 minutes

category:


feature film/comedy

Polish subtitles

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