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Tiresia (2003)

Unrated (US) | France, Canada | French, Portuguese | 115 min
Directed by: Bertrand Bonello
6.2

Tiresia is at the same time woman and man, according to Greek Mythology. Here, Tiresia is a Brazilian transexual living with her brother in the outskirts of Paris. Terranova, an admirer of aesthetics, is a dreamer. His obsession with Tiresia leads him to kidnapping her. However, without her regular dose of hormones, Tiresia gradually starts to change back to a male. Displeased, Terranova blinds Tiresia and abandons her in the countryside. There, Anna takes charge of Tiresia, helping her recover.

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Palme d'Or

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Release Date
France
(Cannes Film Festival)
2003-05-20
France
No data
2003-10-15
Brazil
(São Paulo International Film Festival)
2003-10-23
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)
Tiresia
(Original title)
Tiresia
Australia
Tirésia
Brazil
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Parent Guide
Sex & Nudity
Severe
Violence & Gore
Moderate
Profanity
Mild
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Mild