Tiresia

– Based on the legend of Tiresias, it tells of a transsexual who is kidnapped by a man and left to die..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 55 Minutes
Release Year:
2003
Tiresia (2003)

Based on the legend of Tiresias, it tells of a transsexual who is kidnapped by a man and left to die in the woods. She is then saved by a family and receives the gift of telling the future.

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Release Date:

15 Oct 2003

Language:

French, Portuguese

MPAA Content-Rating:
Unrated

Director:

Bertrand Bonello

Writer:

Bertrand Bonello, Luca Fazzi (story)

Main Actors:

Laurent Lucas, Clara Choveaux, Thiago Telès, Célia Catalifo

Plot:

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.

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination.

Production:

Haut et Court

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.5/10