Film: XXY

Ahh. I don't have time to post a complete review. But...

Last night (July 1st) I watched XXY, the Argentinean film by Lucía Puenzo (which has been released on dvd as part of the film movement series). It is a film about a girl who is intersexed and struggling with her identity and sexuality. It follows her as she deals with all of the outside forces in her life and their impact on whether or not she wants surgery. It was amazing and beautiful. I keep playing scenes over and over in my head. The cinematography is so raw and delicate. I am going to buy it... it is already on my amazon.com wish list. Please go see it! At least go get it from your library! I LOVED IT. love love love.

I found it so easy to relate to. I feel like everyone, at one time or another, goes through at least one struggle of identity. I know I have been through many, and I probably still have many to come. This film allowed me to explore my own thoughts about my personal experiences. Some scenes were so beautiful, or awkward, or painful, or embarrassing.
I also fell in love with the father's character... in the way you wish that they were related to you. His scenes made my heart ache.

On a more political note, I feel like this film did a wonderful job at presenting intersexed people...without the emphasis on "normalizing" surgeries. I don't think that allowing surgeons to operate before that person has a chance to decide what identity they feel is right for them is fair or should be accepted (or encouraged, as it has by our society).

Okay, it is late. I should go to bed.

♥ erin








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