Amapô (2008)

Amapô (2008) poster

Through a life story the film deals with issues related to human rights, such as the right to difference. The character's life is presented from others, otherness as a logic. The spectators complete the senses and gradually realize that this is a homosexual who, still in his adolescence, became a transvestite; "Amapoa" is a term that comes from Yoruba and has become transvestite slang for women. The film has a brutal ending, revealing that the character suffered a strong violence. Homophobia. The approach leads to identification with the character and allows reflections on the intolerance of today's society.

Director: Kiko Goifman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Cinematography: Pedro Marques
Language: Português
Original Language: pt

Keywords

lgbt, transphobia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amapô about?
Through a life story the film deals with issues related to human rights, such as the right to difference. The character's life is presented from others, otherness as a logic. The spectators complete the senses and gradually realize that this is a homosexual who, still in his adolescence, became a transvestite; "Amapoa" is a term that comes from Yoruba and has become transvestite slang for women. The film has a brutal ending, revealing that the character suffered a strong violence. Homophobia. The approach leads to identification with the character and allows reflections on the intolerance of today's society.
Who directed Amapô?
Amapô was directed by Kiko Goifman.
How long is Amapô?
Amapô has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
What genre is Amapô?
Amapô is a Documentary film.