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Transfiction
directed by Johannes Sjøberg, fl. 2006 (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute, 2012), 57 mins
Transfiction explores 'ethnofiction' - an experimental ethnographic documentary film style in which the participants collaborate with the filmmaker to act out their own and others' life experiences in improvisations. The film focuses on identity and discrimination in the daily lives of transgender Brazilians livin...
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directed by Johannes Sjøberg, fl. 2006 (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute, 2012), 57 mins
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Transfiction explores 'ethnofiction' - an experimental ethnographic documentary film style in which the participants collaborate with the filmmaker to act out their own and others' life experiences in improvisations. The film focuses on identity and discrimination in the daily lives of transgender Brazilians living in São Paulo. Fabia Mirassos projects her life through the role of Meg, a transsexual hairdresser confronting intolerance and re-liv...
Transfiction explores 'ethnofiction' - an experimental ethnographic documentary film style in which the participants collaborate with the filmmaker to act out their own and others' life experiences in improvisations. The film focuses on identity and discrimination in the daily lives of transgender Brazilians living in São Paulo. Fabia Mirassos projects her life through the role of Meg, a transsexual hairdresser confronting intolerance and re-living memories of abuse. Savana 'Bibi' Meirelles plays Zilda who makes her living as one of the many transgender sex workers in São Paulo, as she struggles to find her way out of prostitution.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Johannes Sjøberg, fl. 2006, Carlos de Oliveira Rosa, fl. 2014, Fabia Mirassos, Savana 'Bibi' Meirelles, fl. 2014, Marta Baião, fl. 2014
Author / Creator
Johannes Sjøberg, fl. 2006
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
Royal Anthropological Institute
Topic / Theme
Brazilian, Transgender persons, Cultural change and history, Daily life, Cultural identity, Prejudice, Ethnography, Gay & Lesbian Studies, Brazilians
Copyright Message
Copyright 2012. Used by permission of Royal Anthropological Institute. All rights reserved.
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