
2025
A documentary that records the lives of a group of former (and some still active) Portuguese transvestites. They are: Zizi Mayer, Fanny Star, Guida Scarllaty, Deborah Krystal and Wanda Morelli. They are João Callati, Fernando Paulo, Carlos Ferreira, Fernando Santos and Fernando Soares. All these artists deserve to have their lives told because they are bigger than anything they give on stage. They are important symbols of Portuguese cultural memory and their lives and careers illustrate different moments and mentalities in our country. They are lives that have endured hardships and overcome them in forbidding times and where persecution and punishment reigned supreme. No documentary has ever been made about their lives and it is urgent that these stories are not lost. They also tell the story of our political and cultural country.

Alberto Teixeira
Wanda Morelly

Carlos Ferreira
Guida Scarllaty

João Callati
Zizi Mayer

Fernando Paulo
Fanny Star

Fernando Santos
Deborah Krystall

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When Pride Becomes Prejudice

Conchita: Unstoppable

Almost There

Queer Japan

Wigstock: The Movie

Stormé: Lady of the Jewel Box

Dixie Queen

Paris Is Burning

Trans

Arde Lima

Pady | Jeff - The Documentary

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The Queens

The Alaska Thunderfuck Extra Special Comedy Special

Battle of Soho

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