Trans
1983•22m•Released
Documentary
Trans is a 1982 Venezuelan documentary short film that offers an intimate look into the lives of a group of trans women and drag performers in Caracas, exploring their experiences in a society marked by transphobia and homophobia. Through interviews and performances, the documentary highlights the resilience and dignity of these women in the face of widespread discrimination and violence. Premiering at the Venezuelan National Cinematheque in 1982, Trans is considered a pioneering work in the representation of the trans community in Latin American cinema.
Director
Mateo Manaure Arilla
Languages
Spanish
Studio
Departamento de Cine de la Universidad de Los Andes
Cast
Venezuela
Self
Marilin
Self
Yovanna
Self
Production
Company
Departamento de Cine de la Universidad de Los Andes
Producer
Manuel Herreros de Lemos
Producer
Mateo Manaure Arilla
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