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2023153 minPGdocumentary

6.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Transfariana

2023153 minPGdocumentary

6.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

A former sex worker and a FARC rebel form an unexpected alliance within the walls of a Colombian prison in this 153-minute documentary.

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A former sex worker and a FARC rebel form an unexpected alliance within the walls of a Colombian prison in this 153-minute documentary.

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Inside a Colombian prison, a former sex worker forms a deep bond with a FARC rebel. Their unexpected love story unfolds against a backdrop of conflict and social marginalization. Transfariana, directed by Julia Rostagni, runs for 153 minutes. It presents a unique alliance between trans activists and former militants who seek acceptance and solidarity. The documentary addresses issues of identity and activism within a divided society.

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