In order to change your gender, you need good reason. How difficult it is for a person to live outside his body. To change the sex, originally determined by man by nature, even if only externally, is a responsible and difficult step, which will entail many unpredictable consequences. Films about gender reassignment are tragic and comic. Here is a list of the top five films in this category.
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"The Skin I Live In" (2011). A dramatic thriller filmed by the famous Spanish independent director Pedro Almadovar based on the novel “Tarantula” by Thierry Zhonke. The genius of plastic surgery is hunting a criminal who raped his daughter many years ago. He chose the method of vengeance extremely sophisticated, and a terrible retribution awaits the rapist. This is an unusual, but very interesting film, the denouement of which is simply amazing.
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The Tornado (2011). A French drama telling the story of a girl, Laura, who moves to a new home with her parents. In a new place, Laura begins to pretend to be a boy, with all her new friends he appears as a man's name Miguel, invents a life story, makes a short haircut. In the end, peer Lisa falls in love with Miguel, and for the first time in their life they kiss in an adult way. The story told in this film very vividly describes the child’s experiences, his desire to figure out who she really is: a boy or a girl. The film "Tomboy" was awarded many awards at international film festivals.
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"Ed Wood" (1994). American biographical drama, shot by the famous director Tim Burton on the book of Rudolf Gray's "Nightmare of Ecstasy." The film tells about the life of the most odious person in Hollywood history - Ed Wood, who was recognized as the worst director in the history of American cinema. This film certainly deserves attention. It is shot in an unusual, bright and very high quality.
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"The Mysterious Albert Nobbs" (2011). A wonderful drama where the talented Glenn Close played a major role. In this film, her rare acting talent is revealed from a new perspective. She just did a wonderful job with the role of Albert Nobbs, a waiter in a guest house. For more than thirty years, everyone thinks that Albert is a man who leads a secluded life, and spends all evenings in his closet, endlessly counting his savings. The film was boring and extremely philosophical. After watching it, there is something to think about.
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"Only Girls in Jazz" (1959). Beautiful and light comedy. Musicians Jerry and Joe become occasional witnesses of gang war. To avoid imminent death, they are trying to hide in Florida, pretending to be women. Now they are Daphne and Josephine. There are tons of funny episodes in this film. It can be reviewed many times, and it never bothers. A true classic of Hollywood cinema.