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Tiresia (2003)
Release Year: 2003
Alternative Title: Tirésia, Tiresias, Тирезия
Director: Bertrand Bonello
Writer: Bertrand Bonello, Luca Fazzi
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: ARTE France Cinéma, Haut et Court, micro_scope
Genre: Drama
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: greek mythology, lgbt, prostitute, transsexuality
Story
Tiresia, a Brazilian transsexual living in Paris with her brother, catches the eye of Terranova, an admirer who becomes obsessed with her. In his infatuation, he kidnaps Tiresia and takes her to the countryside. Without her regular dose of hormones, Tiresia begins to physically revert back to male. Displeased with this change, Terranova blinds Tiresia and abandons her in the woods. However, she is rescued by a family named Anna who nurses her back to health. During this time, Tiresia gains the ability to see the future.
Summary
Tiresia is a 2003 French-Canadian drama film directed by Bertrand Bonello. Based loosely on the legend of Tiresias from Greek mythology, it explores themes of transsexuality and obsession. The story revolves around Tiresia, a transgender woman living in Paris, who is kidnapped by Terranova, an admirer obsessed with her aesthetic appeal. After being abandoned and blinded, she gains the ability to see visions of the future.
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