To Die Like a Man

To Die Like a Man

Morrer Como Um Homem

Tonia, a veteran transsexual in Lisbon’s drag shows, faces competition from younger artists threatens her star status. Under pressure from her young boyfriend Rosário to assume her female identity,... More
2h13m Portugal/France 2009
18+
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Gay
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To Die Like a Man
To Die Like a Man
To Die Like a Man
To Die Like a Man
To Die Like a Man

Synopsis

Tonia, a veteran transsexual in Lisbon’s drag shows, faces competition from younger artists threatens her star status. Under pressure from her young boyfriend Rosário to assume her female identity, and get a sex change operation, Tonia struggles against her deeply-held religious convictions.

""A mysterious, fabulously sad fable.""-J. Hoberman, Village Voice

Details

Country
PortugalFrance
Language
PortugueseGermanEnglish
Director
João Pedro Rodrigues
Cast
Fernando SantosAlexander DavidChandra Malatitch
Awards & Selections
Cannes Film Festival 2009, Toronto International Film Festival 2009, Taipei Film Festival 2015
Review
Transcending biology, singing fados

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