desires
"desires"
Originally released in 2015. desires is a feature film. directed by Carlos Motta. At just 32 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Two stories expose the ways in which medicine, law and religion shape discourses of the gendered body: Martina’s, who lived in Colombia in the 19th century and was prosecuted for being a hermaphrodite, and Nour’s, who lived in Beirut during the Ottoman Empire and was forced to marry to her female lover’s brother.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 14, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
0h 32m
32 minutes total
Language
AR
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is desires about?
Two stories expose the ways in which medicine, law and religion shape discourses of the gendered body: Martina’s, who lived in Colombia in the 19th century and was prosecuted for being a hermaphr...
Who directed desires?
desires was directed by Carlos Motta.
How long is desires?
desires has a runtime of 0 hours and 32 minutes (32 minutes total).
When was desires released?
desires was released on May 14, 2015 in theaters.