2022 | Italy | Documentary

Nel Mio Nome (Into My Name)

  • Italian English 93 mins
  • Director | Nicolò Bassetti
  • Writer | Nicolò Bassetti
  • Producer | Nicolò Bassetti, Lucia Nicolai, Marcello Paolillo

STATUS: Released

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Four friends – Nic, Leo, Andrea and Raff – tell the stories of their gender transitions. Looking back on their childhood and youth, they share their personal memories and experiences. Even if they did not always conform to the social norms of femininity – all four were socialised as girls. Each of their gender biographies may be different, yet there are parallels. This helps them to understand each other and feel less alone. The discussions with partners, the choice of pronouns, the hormone therapy, decisions about surgery and dealing with the authorities – the processes are diverse, and lengthy. In the strictly binary world we live in, the decision to determine one’s own gender identity is a subversive act.

Memory Identity Resilience Community Transition
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