Amapô (2008)
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: November 14, 2008
Screenplay
- Kiko Goifman (Screenplay)
- Claudia Priscilla (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.