Alondra : A
transsexual diary (2006)
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Alondra : A
transsexual diary (Historia de una transexual), regisseur: Carles
Porta,
Daniëlle Schleif, Spanje, 2006, 78 min.
Alondra
wants just one thing from life: to finally be herself. This
fascinating,
intense and deeply moving documentary traces the physical and emotional
transformation of Alberto to Alondra, as we get an intimate and
educational
glimpse into the “gender reassignment” process that will leave you
captivated
at every turn.
The film begins in Spain where Alondra, a poor immigrant, spends her
nights on
the streets to earn money for her final surgery. Her brutally honest
video
diary provides insight into her day-to-day life, her fragile emotional
state
and the motivation behind the tough decisions she makes in pursuit of
her true
identity.
Next, it’s off to Thailand for surgery. With a camera constantly in
hand,
Alondra and filmmakers Carles Porta and Danielle Schleif capture
amazing
details of the medical procedure and its aftermath in the hospital.
Finally, Alondra travels to New York City for an emotionally charged
reunion
with her mother and other family members who only knew her as Alberto.
Rarely
does a film capture the raw emotion and everyday reality of such a
personal,
life-altering experience. With her infectious laugh and sweet, open
spirit,
Alondra uses hand-held confessionals to lay her life bare as she
pursues her
lifelong dream of physically and mentally becoming a total woman.
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