desires
201532m
- Runtime
- 32m
- Origin
- France
About
Two stories expose the ways in which medicine, law and religion shape discourses of the gendered body: Martina’s, who lived in Colombia in the 19th century and was prosecuted for being a hermaphrodite, and Nour’s, who lived in Beirut during the Ottoman Empire and was forced to marry to her female lover’s brother.
Where to watch
Not available to stream in United States yet.
Details
- Director
- Carlos Motta
- Writing
- Maya Mikdashi, Carlos Motta
- Status
- Released
- Released
- May 14, 2015
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