Muxes (2016)
In the indigenous communities around the town of Juchitán, the world is not divided simply into males and females. The local Zapotec people have made room for a third category, which they call “muxes” - men who consider themselves women and live in a socially sanctioned limbo between the two genders.
Director: Ivan Olita
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: December 5, 2016
Cinematography: Luigi Martinucci
Production: Nowness
Country: Mexico
Original Language: en
Keywords
gender roles, lgbt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Muxes about?
- In the indigenous communities around the town of Juchitán, the world is not divided simply into males and females. The local Zapotec people have made room for a third category, which they call “muxes” - men who consider themselves women and live in a socially sanctioned limbo between the two genders.
- Who directed Muxes?
- Muxes was directed by Ivan Olita.
- How long is Muxes?
- Muxes has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Muxes?
- Muxes is a Documentary film.
- Where was Muxes produced?
- Muxes was produced in Mexico.