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202281 minPGdocumentary

Her Soul

202281 minPGdocumentary

57-year-old Shinta Ratri shares her life experiences as a Muslim trans woman and her role in founding an Islamic boarding school in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

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57-year-old Shinta Ratri shares her life experiences as a Muslim trans woman and her role in founding an Islamic boarding school in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

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Ismail Basbeth

Ismail Basbethdirector

Ismail Basbeth

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Shinta Ratri, a 57-year-old Muslim trans woman, reflects on her life in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. She shares memories of her childhood, challenges in her youth, and her experience with marriage. Ratri is also the founder of the Islamic Boarding School of Al-Fatah, where she aims to create a supportive environment for students. The documentary runs for 81 minutes and was directed by Ismail Basbeth in 2022.

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