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Atempa, Dreams at the Side of the River

2013 · 86 min Documentary

Being a child muxe, or Zapotec homosexual, Tino assumes the role of a woman to reach his teens, to resolve his economic situation and his past, despite social deprivation. Tino wants to achieve his dream of becoming a “quinceañera” and Queen Muxe. This is an intimate journey into a magical town of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, lost in the wild heel of Mexico, where femininity, strong women and men dressed as women prevail.

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Original Title Atempa, sueños a orillas del río
Year 2013
Country Mexico
Genre Documentary
Director Edson Jair Caballero Trujillo
Runtime 86 min.

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Atempa, Dreams at the Side of the River is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A 2013 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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