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Trans (1982 film)

Trans is a Venezuelan short documentary film released in 1982 and directed by Manuel Herreros de Lemos and Mateo Manaure Arilla. It is one of the first Venezuelan audiovisual productions that, through first-person testimonies of trans women and transvestites, and opinions of representatives of the country's society, presents the reality of trans people in Caracas.

Plot
Trans starts with the presentation of a transvestite named “Venezuela” who performs a lip sync of Irene Cara's song “Fame” in a nightclub in the Sabana Grande district of Caracas. After that, her initial monologue begins with the phrase: "My name is Venezuela. I'm a transvestite. I work here in this nightclub. It's my means, but it's not my goal". The final scene of the documentary consists of a group of transvestites entering the illuminated fountain of Plaza Venezuela while the song “Abusadora” by Billo's Caracas Boys plays in the background. == Production ==
Production
It was co-produced with the help of the Film Department of the University of the Andes (ULA). It was previewed at the Second National Film Festival held from 30 October to 5 November 1982 in Mérida state, while the official premiere took place at the National Cinematheque of Venezuela, located in the National Library, on 8 June 1983. == See also ==
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