Mel movie poster

Mel

March 10, 2022 1h 16m

Released 4 years ago in 2022. Mel is a documentary film. directed by Paul Cohen. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Armenia's most beloved weightlifter becomes the country's biggest shame when he comes out as transgender. It cost Mel his fame, his fortune, his family, and even his homeland. Today, under asylum in the Netherlands, his dream of gender transition is finally within reach - but how much must he sacrifice for it?

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 10, 2022 3 years ago
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Runtime 1h 16m 76 minutes total
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Language HY Original language
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Country Armenia + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
HY

Production Companies

  • Syndicado

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mel about?

Armenia's most beloved weightlifter becomes the country's biggest shame when he comes out as transgender. It cost Mel his fame, his fortune, his family, and even his homeland. Today, under asylum i...

Who directed Mel?

Mel was directed by Paul Cohen.

How long is Mel?

Mel has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).

When was Mel released?

Mel was released on March 10, 2022 in theaters.