Vestida de azul (1983)
Release Year: 1983
Nation: Spain
Alternative Title: Dressed in Blue, Ubrana na niebiesko, Одетый в синий
Director: Antonio Giménez Rico, Antonio Giménez-Rico
Writer: Antonio Giménez Rico, Antonio Giménez-Rico
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Monica Del Bosco-Loew, Bernardo Fernández, Baltasar Sanrigoberto
Companies: Serva Films
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Budget: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: lgbt
Story
Vestida de azul, released in 1983, follows six transgender women navigating life in post-Franco Spain. The documentary provides an intimate glimpse into their daily lives as they work the Madrid streets as prostitutes. Each woman shares her personal experiences and history, revealing the challenges and realities of being a transgender woman during this time.
Summary
Vestida de azul is a poignant Spanish documentary directed by Antonio Giménez Rico. Set in post-Franco era Madrid, it explores the lives of six transgender women, offering a rare and candid insight into their struggles and triumphs. The film is notable for its unflinching portrayal of societal challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community during this period. It serves as a historical record of Spain's evolving social landscape and a testament to the resilience of its marginalized communities.
