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202077 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Gender Equality Family Dynamics

Canela

202077 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

At 48, architect Áyax Grandi considers gender reassignment surgery while seeking support from healthcare professionals, her sons, and old friends.

Gender Equality Family Dynamics

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Cecilia del Valle

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At 48, architect Áyax Grandi considers gender reassignment surgery while seeking support from healthcare professionals, her sons, and old friends.

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Architect Áyax Grandi consults with healthcare professionals about gender reassignment surgery at 48 years old. The film presents her discussions with her sons and old friends as she weighs her choices. Áyax reflects on her identity and confronts her personal desires. Directed by Cecilia del Valle, "Canela" runs for 77 minutes and was released in 2020. It is produced in Argentina and features conversations about family dynamics and self-discovery.

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