Normal (2012)
Normal is a biographical film that follows the turbulent lives of people who work in the sex industry. Nicola Mai's groundbreaking and unique form of story telling offers an intricate glance into 6 characters' diverse experiences of self-realization, exploitation, autonomy and dependency. Director and anthropologist Mai continually challenges the viewer by exposing these unheard voices, their dreams and the lives that they lead. Normal uncovers layered, human stories of migration and sex work, challenging popular expectations that most migrant sex workers are exploited and forced to sell sex against their will.
Director: Nicola Mai
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date: October 22, 2012
Cast
- Selami Brahaj - Besnik
- Matthew Crowley - Adrian
- Annie Labura - Alina
- Rebecca Root - Cynthia
- Bobi Rostas - Catalin
- Tonia Sotiropoulou - Candy
Screenplay
Editing: Titus Kojder
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Normal about?
- Normal is a biographical film that follows the turbulent lives of people who work in the sex industry. Nicola Mai's groundbreaking and unique form of story telling offers an intricate glance into 6 characters' diverse experiences of self-realization, exploitation, autonomy and dependency. Director and anthropologist Mai continually challenges the viewer by exposing these unheard voices, their dreams and the lives that they lead. Normal uncovers layered, human stories of migration and sex work, challenging popular expectations that most migrant sex workers are exploited and forced to sell sex against their will.
- Who directed Normal?
- Normal was directed by Nicola Mai.
- Who stars in Normal?
- Normal stars Selami Brahaj, Matthew Crowley, Annie Labura, Rebecca Root, Bobi Rostas, Tonia Sotiropoulou.
- How long is Normal?
- Normal has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is Normal?
- Normal is a Drama film.