It all begins with a childhood memory: that day when the father of the future filmmaker Sebastiano d'Ayala Valva forces him to listen to certain music that initially terrifies him; a distant echo from the past that leads him to follow the trail of his mysterious ancestor, the Italian composer Giacinto Scelsi (1905-1988), who claimed that his music was directly inspired by the gods.
How can we talk about the Shoah? Can it still resonate with new generations? As the last witnesses disappear, will places of memory and history books end up being the only repositories of this past? For one school year, the film accompanies the 9th grade students who, with their history teacher, participate in the "Convoy 77" project by conducting a real investigation to reconstruct the life of a deportee from the last large convoy that left Drancy for Auschwitz.
Angel, a transgender woman, sets out on a road trip through third-world countries where she confronts societal prejudices, discovers her true identity, and becomes an activist fighting for human rights. Along the way, she encounters various challenges and forms unexpected relationships, ultimately learning the power of acceptance and love.
Transvestites Also Cry is a documentary released in 2007 that delves into the lives of individuals who identify as transvestites. The film focuses on the struggles and challenges faced by these individuals in dealing with societal norms and prejudices. It provides a raw and emotional portrayal of their experiences, shedding light on the discrimination they face and their resilience in the face of adversity.
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