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The documentary focuses on Efrat Tilma, an Israeli transgender pioneer who fled her home country as a teenager due to fears for her safety. Now in her seventies, she faces renewed threats as Israel experiences political and social regression. The film presents her personal story against the backdrop of the changing landscape for LGBTQ+ rights in Israel.
Through intimate testimonies, the film captures the struggles and discrimination faced by the LGBTQ+ community in Israel, particularly in the context of current policies and societal attitudes. It emphasizes the historical context of violence and discrimination that has shaped the experiences of individuals like Tilma.
Why Watch
- •Meet Efrat Tilma, a pioneering transgender figure.
- •See the impact of current policies on LGBTQ+ rights in Israel.
- •Find out about the historical discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ individuals.
Did You Know
•Efrat Tilma fled Israel as a teenager fearing for her life.
•The film was released in 2025 and has a duration of 82 minutes.
•Tilma is now in her seventies and continues to fight for her freedom.
•The documentary addresses the political and social regression in Israel during the 2020s.
Perfect For
LGBTQ+ rights advocatesIsraeli history enthusiastsDocumentary film lovers