"La Delpi" introduces us to some of her fellow drag artists in the Argentinian city of ...
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In Córdoba, far from the Argentine capital, the end of a military regime promises a spring that is all too brief. “La Delpi” is the only survivor of a group of friends who are transgender women and drag-queens, who began to die of aids in the late 80s. In a Catholic and conservative city, the Grupo Kalas made their weapons and trenches out of improvised dresses and lip-syncing. Today the images of unique and unknown footage are not only a farewell letter, but a manifesto to friendship.
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Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 11, 2019
Runtime
0h 14m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
53%
Original Title
Playback: Ensayo de una despedida
Production Companies
Soppa Sonido, Polo Audiovisual Córdoba, Ministerio de Industria, Comercio y Minería, Gobierno de Córdoba Entre Todos, VFX Boat, Fondo Nacional de las Artes, GVPro, MAMAQ
Director
Agustina Comedi
Description
In Córdoba, far from the Argentine capital, the end of a military regime promises a spring that is all too brief. “La Delpi” is the only survivor of a group of friends who are transgender women and drag-queens, who began to die of aids in the late 80s. In a Catholic and conservative city, the Grupo Kalas made their weapons and trenches out of improvised dresses and lip-syncing. Today the images of unique and unknown footage are not only a farewell letter, but a manifesto to friendship.