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MY EMPTINESS AND I

(orig. MI VACÍO Y YO)

  • MY EMPTINESS AND IAdrián Silvestre
    Adrián Silvestre

Spain 2022Language:Spanish, FrenchSubtitles:EnglishDirector:Adrián SilvestreWriter:Adrián Silvestre, Raphaelle Perez, Carlos Marquès-MarcetCinematographer:Laura Herrero GarvínEditor:Adrián SilvestreWith:Raphaelle Pérez, Alberto Díaz, Marc Ribera, Isabel Rocatti, Carles Fernández, Guía, Carmen Moreno, Sergio Reverón, Lena Brasas, Tina Recio, Alicia de BenitoProducer:Marta Figueras, Javier Pérez Santana, Alba SotorraProduction Company:TestamentoDistributor:Film Republic98 min, Colour

Raphi (Raphaëlle Pérez) is French and works in a call centre in Barcelona. She dreams of the ideal relationship with a man, a "prince", but is repeatedly disappointed. When she goes to see a therapist, the therapist attests that she has "gender dysphoria", which initially confuses Raphi. Through conversations and sometimes disturbing contacts, questions arise: What is a man/woman? Do I need an operation/a vagina to be a woman? The film sensitively accompanies Raphi on her search for her identity and her place in society. The story is based on the experiences of leading actress and screenplay co-author Raphaëlle Pérez.

Director's Biography:Adrian Silvestre (*1981 in Valencia) studied in Madrid, curated film festivals and works closely with migration and LGBTQI+ groups. MY EMPTINESS AND I was a winner at the Andalusian LGBTQI+ Festival, among others.

Director's Filmography:
2021 SEDIMENTOS (DOC)
2016 THESE OBJECTS OF LOVE
2014 NATALIA NICOLEWNA (SHORT DOC)
2012 UN CORTO DE LA CARTA

Trailer

Screenings

  • 10.11.2022 20:45 ASTOR Saal 3
  • 12.11.2022 10:45 ASTOR Saal 3
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