MOVIE • 1977

Et il voulut être une femme

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A look on transvestites and transsexuals in early 80's Paris. The documentary focuses on Elisa, a Brazilian transvestite and ends with a filming of a surgical operation male to female.

TMDB ★ 1.6/5Votes: 3

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Documentary

Top Cast

Marie-Christine Guennec

Evelyne

Benoît Archenoul

Porn movie actor

Thierry de Brem

Porn movie actor

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Daniel Dollet

Musician

Jean-Jacques Bernard

Doctor

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Catherine Vilpoux

Bartender

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Gayrard

Customer

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Elysa

Self

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Brigitte

Self

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Virma

Self

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Lucienne

Self

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Gérard

Self

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Corine

Self

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Caline

Self

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Theatrical release date: October 12, 1977

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Film

Status

Released

Release

October 12, 1977

Runtime

76 min

Language

French

Origin

France

Budget

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