Carlotta (2014)
Release Year: 2014
Nation: Australia
Alternative Title: Карлотта
Director: Samantha Lang
Writer: David Hannam
Production & Genre
Producer(s): N/A
Companies: Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Screen NSW, Story Ark Productions
Genre: Biography, Drama, Tv Movie
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Keywords
Keywords: biography, woman director
Story
Carlotta tells the life story of Carlotta, born as Richard in Balmain, Australia. Raised working class, Richard struggles with his gender identity from an early age. In the turbulence of the sixties and seventies, he embraces his true self, adopting the name Carlotta and becoming a prominent drag queen performer at Les Girls in Kings Cross. Despite facing societal rejection and the threat of criminal prosecution, Carlotta becomes a household name, daytime TV star, and symbol of generational change.
Summary
Carlotta is a biographical drama based on the life of Australian transgender pioneer Jessica Marais. Directed by Samantha Lang, this TV movie spans four decades, chronicling Richard's journey as he evolves into Carlotta, an iconic figure in Sydney's Kings Cross nightlife scene. The film explores themes of identity, acceptance, and tolerance while highlighting Carlotta's resilience against adversity.
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