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Trans

Trans

  • Overview
  • Cast
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 1, 1982

Runtime

0h 22m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

Trans

Production Companies

Departamento de Cine de la Universidad de los Andes

Director

Manuel Herreros de Lemos

Description

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.