Cambio de sexo (1977)
Release Year: 1977
Nation: Spain
Alternative Title: Change of Sex, I Want to Be a Woman, Forbidden Love, Cambio di sesso, Sex Change, Zmiana plci, Смена пола
Director: Vicente Aranda
Writer: Carlos Durán, Joaquim Jordà, Vicente Aranda
Production & Genre
Producer(s): N/A
Companies: N/A
Genre: Drama, Lgbt-Related Film
Story
The movie 'Cambio de sexo' (1977), directed by Vicente Aranda, centers around a transgender woman named Angela who works as a prostitute in Barcelona. Angela dreams of having gender reassignment surgery but faces financial struggles and societal rejection. The film follows her journey through several relationships and hardships.
Summary
This Spanish drama is one of the earliest films to openly explore transgender themes in cinema, providing a raw and honest portrayal of trans experiences in late 1970s Spain. It is notable for its realistic approach to Angela's struggles and its impact on visibility within LGBT+ communities.
