Released in English version.

A Fantastic Woman (2017)

Top 8 in Top 10 European movies worth watching today.

by cookie 05-12-2022

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A Fantastic Woman is an extremely impressive film about transgender people. People who have to live in an ugly modern society are treated unfairly. And they themselves are beautiful, so resilient to overcome adversity. The film has successfully won the hearts of viewers. Become a potential candidate at the 90th Academy Awards.

Set in the city of Santiago, Chile. And Marina is a transgender woman who makes a living working as a waitress. She has always dreamed of becoming a professional singer. Her lover – Orlando, is 20 years older than her. He is divorced and has a son of his own. On her birthday, when the two returned home from the party, Orlando suddenly found it hard to breathe, turned pale, and collapsed. He died suddenly just minutes after being taken to the emergency room. Leaving her with unfinished travel plans.

But this was just the beginning of her terrifying nightmare. Pain and panic because of the loss of a loved one. She was also discriminated against, mistreated, physically and mentally abused from all sections of society, especially from her late boyfriend's family. Is Marina strong enough to fight? To overcome all social prejudices? And to live a happy life, to be yourself?

  • Duration: 104 minutes
  • Directed by: Sebastián Lelio
  • Country: EuropeAmerica
  • Starring: Alejandro GoicAline Küppenheim Amparo NogueraAntonia Zegers…Daniela VegaFrancisco ReyesLuis GneccoNéstor CantillanaNicolás SaavedraTrinidad González
  • Genre: Psychological - Romance Movies
  • Year: 2017

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