Paradise is Not for Sale (1985)
Documentary about transgendered people. The film alternates between musical performances and personal stories. Hanne Rasmussen, formerly called Hans, faces stigma and still has to dress in men's clothes when he sees his family. With old letters and archive clips, Ellen Bækgaard talks about historical figures such as Lili Elbe and Magnus Hirchsfeld. American Christine Jørgensen shares the story of her life and the attention she received when she went to Denmark in the 1950s to have sex reassignment surgery. And Thomas Holck, who was formerly called Lis, talks about his innermost thoughts and the 15 years it took to achieve stability in his new gender.
Director: Teit Ritzau
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 62 min
Release Date: September 13, 1985
Cast
- Hanne Rasmussen - Herself
- Ellen Bækgaard - Herself
- Christine Jorgensen - Herself
- Thomas Holck - Himself
Production: The Norwegian Film Center
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk
Original Language: da
More Films by Director: Teit Ritzau
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Paradise is Not for Sale about?
- Documentary about transgendered people. The film alternates between musical performances and personal stories. Hanne Rasmussen, formerly called Hans, faces stigma and still has to dress in men's clothes when he sees his family. With old letters and archive clips, Ellen Bækgaard talks about historical figures such as Lili Elbe and Magnus Hirchsfeld. American Christine Jørgensen shares the story of her life and the attention she received when she went to Denmark in the 1950s to have sex reassignment surgery. And Thomas Holck, who was formerly called Lis, talks about his innermost thoughts and the 15 years it took to achieve stability in his new gender.
- Who directed Paradise is Not for Sale?
- Paradise is Not for Sale was directed by Teit Ritzau.
- Who stars in Paradise is Not for Sale?
- Paradise is Not for Sale stars Hanne Rasmussen, Ellen Bækgaard, Christine Jorgensen, Thomas Holck.
- How long is Paradise is Not for Sale?
- Paradise is Not for Sale has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
- What genre is Paradise is Not for Sale?
- Paradise is Not for Sale is a Documentary film.
- Where was Paradise is Not for Sale produced?
- Paradise is Not for Sale was produced in Denmark.