Documentary · Brazil · 2019 · 1h 20m

Maria Luiza

Maria Luiza poster
Director
Marcelo Díaz
Cast
Maria Luiza da Silva as Self Gabriel Graça as Self Sandra Studart as Self Diáulas Ribeiro as Self Marcelo Díaz as Self (voice)
Crew
André Carvalheira — Director of Photography Sérgio Azevedo — Editor Marcelo Díaz — Writer
Synopsis

Maria Luiza da Silva is the first transgender in the history of the Brazilian Armed Forces. After 22 years of work in the military, she retired due to disability. The film explores the complex barriers she faced and her path of affirmation as a trans, military and Catholic woman.

Trailer Maria Luiza — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
armysocial documentarytransgender rights
Key Collaborators
Marcelo Díaz Director André Carvalheira Director of Photography Sérgio Azevedo Editor Marcelo Díaz Writer
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