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Atempa, Dreams at the Side of the River

2013-10-21 es 86m
Documentary
Being a child muxe, or Zapotec homosexual, Tino assumes the role of a woman to reach his teens, to resolve his economic situation and his past, despite social deprivation. Tino wants to achieve his dream of becoming a “quinceañera” and Queen Muxe. This is an intimate journey into a magical town of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, lost in the wild heel of Mexico, where femininity, strong women and men dressed as women prevail.

Screenplay

Edson Jair Caballero Trujillo

Director

Edson Jair Caballero Trujillo

Editor

Edson Jair Caballero Trujillo

Executive Producer

John C. Dickie

Sound Editor

Edson Jair Caballero Trujillo

Cinematography

Edson Jair Caballero Trujillo

Status

Released

Countries

  • Mexico

Companies

  • Infratierra Producciones