Venezuela / Oct 30, 1982 / Festival de Cine de Mérida
22min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Trans |
| Original language | Español (ES) |
| Spoken languages | Español |
| Production countries | Venezuela |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Departamento de Cine de la Universidad de Los Andes |
| Release date | 6 luglio 1983 |
| Production | Manuel Herreros de Lemos, Mateo Manaure Arilla |
| Editing | Leonardo Henríquez, Manuel Herreros de Lemos, Mateo Manaure Arilla |
| Cinematography | Youssef Jahanara |
| Assistant directors | Manuel Herreros de Lemos, Mateo Manaure Arilla |
| Camera operators | Youssef Jahanara |
| Additional photography | Youssef Jahanara |
| Music | Guillermo Cabrices, Irene Cara |
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| Sound | Guillermo Cabrices, Irene Cara |
Release dates
Premiere
Limited release
Venezuela / Jul 06, 1983 / Cinemateca Nacional de Venezuela
Theatrical release
Spain / Feb 01, 2023 / Archivo Arkhé
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