Several Ways to Please Valya (2001)

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Vickie and Zhenya are identical twins in the process of transitioning. They live in the small city of Norilsk in the far north of Russia. Their entire life is condensed into the space of their small room. The film is constructed as a methodological manual for the creation and arrangement of a living space, and the placement of various objects there. The room of Vickie and Zhenya is examined as an ideal example of the intimate private space capable of authentically reflecting its hostess. The film is based on a video-letter that Vickie and Zhenya sent to their friend Valya. Vickie and Zhenya got to know Valya at the clinic where they underwent their sex reassignment. Since then, Valya has been their constant—though invisible—witness of their life. They report to Valya on all the changes they go through in the process of their transfiguration into Beautiful Ladies.

Director: Olga Egorova
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date:
Country: Russia
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru

Keywords

video art, queer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Several Ways to Please Valya about?
Vickie and Zhenya are identical twins in the process of transitioning. They live in the small city of Norilsk in the far north of Russia. Their entire life is condensed into the space of their small room. The film is constructed as a methodological manual for the creation and arrangement of a living space, and the placement of various objects there. The room of Vickie and Zhenya is examined as an ideal example of the intimate private space capable of authentically reflecting its hostess. The film is based on a video-letter that Vickie and Zhenya sent to their friend Valya. Vickie and Zhenya got to know Valya at the clinic where they underwent their sex reassignment. Since then, Valya has been their constant—though invisible—witness of their life. They report to Valya on all the changes they go through in the process of their transfiguration into Beautiful Ladies.
Who directed Several Ways to Please Valya?
Several Ways to Please Valya was directed by Olga Egorova.
How long is Several Ways to Please Valya?
Several Ways to Please Valya has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is Several Ways to Please Valya?
Several Ways to Please Valya is a Documentary film.
Where was Several Ways to Please Valya produced?
Several Ways to Please Valya was produced in Russia.