They and Them (2023)

They and Them (2023) poster

At the age of 15, can you know if you ever want to conceive or give birth to a child? The team coordinator at the gender clinic in the Dutch city of Zaandam is doubtful. And yet this is one of the questions he asks the young people who register for psychological guidance. A fellow psychologist trusts that young people know what is good for them. He is a trans man and one of the experts by experience who work at the clinic. The use of language, already such a sensitive instrument, proves to be more complex than some expect. There are those who see it as unnecessary to mention your pronouns when you introduce yourself, but the majority are in favor. Director Ingrid Kamerling switches smoothly between observation and interviews. Above all, there is a sense of the need to equip young people and their parents as well as possible for the emotional journey of drastic change that lies ahead of them.

Director: Ingrid Kamerling
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Tobias Borkert
Cinematography: Rogier Timmermans
Editing: Ralf Verbeek
Production: VPRO
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl

Keywords

gender dysphoria, gender identity, gender transition

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is They and Them about?
At the age of 15, can you know if you ever want to conceive or give birth to a child? The team coordinator at the gender clinic in the Dutch city of Zaandam is doubtful. And yet this is one of the questions he asks the young people who register for psychological guidance. A fellow psychologist trusts that young people know what is good for them. He is a trans man and one of the experts by experience who work at the clinic. The use of language, already such a sensitive instrument, proves to be more complex than some expect. There are those who see it as unnecessary to mention your pronouns when you introduce yourself, but the majority are in favor. Director Ingrid Kamerling switches smoothly between observation and interviews. Above all, there is a sense of the need to equip young people and their parents as well as possible for the emotional journey of drastic change that lies ahead of them.
Who directed They and Them?
They and Them was directed by Ingrid Kamerling.
How long is They and Them?
They and Them has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
What genre is They and Them?
They and Them is a Documentary film.
Where was They and Them produced?
They and Them was produced in Netherlands.