XXY
"Our sex makes us men and women ...or both"
Originally released in 2007. XXY is a drama film. directed by Lucía Puenzo. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Inés Efrón, Martín Piroyansky, and Ricardo Darín
Synopsis
Alex, an intersexed 15-year-old, is living as a girl, but she and her family begin to wonder whether she's emotionally a boy when another teenager's sexual advances bring the issue to a head. As Alex faces a final decision regarding her gender, she meets both hostility and compassion.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 14, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (311 votes)
Box Office
$2.7M
Worldwide gross
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Argentina
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
- Revenue
- $2,728,869
Production Companies
- Pyramide Films
- Historias Cinematográficas
- Wanda Visión
- Ministerio de Cultura
- Cinéfondation
- Fonds Sud Cinéma
- Cine Argentino
- Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales
Frequently Asked Questions
What is XXY about?
Alex, an intersexed 15-year-old, is living as a girl, but she and her family begin to wonder whether she's emotionally a boy when another teenager's sexual advances bring the issue to a head. As Al...
Who directed XXY?
XXY was directed by Lucía Puenzo.
How long is XXY?
XXY has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was XXY released?
XXY was released on June 14, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in XXY?
The main cast of XXY includes Inés Efrón, Martín Piroyansky, Ricardo Darín, Valeria Bertuccelli, Germán Palacios.
Is XXY worth watching?
XXY has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 311 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.