Karina's Suit
(El traje de Karina)
Frank Benitez | Drama, Fiction
2021 | 20 minutes | Colombia
Muete, a deserter from an armed group, visits his cousin Karina, a transgender sex worker with whom he shares a past.
Synopsis
In this compelling narrative, Muete, a former member of an armed group, reconnects with his cousin Karina, a transgender sex worker with whom he shares a complex history. Set against the backdrop of a small town, Muete tries to convince Karina to return to their hometown to care for her ailing mother. His request comes with a challenging caveat – Karina must embrace her former identity.
As the story unfolds, themes of identity, acceptance, family, and the past intersect, offering profound insights for students exploring these nuanced topics.
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Main credits
Benitez Peña, Frank (film director)
Benitez Peña, Frank (screenwriter)
Mora, John Alexander (screenwriter)
Mora, John Alexander (actor)
Bautista Espinel, Sara (film producer)
Piñacué, Iván (actor)
Other credits
Cinematography, Augusto Caro; editing, Frank Benitez Peña.
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Culture + Identity
Family
Gender + Sexuality Studies
South America
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Festivals
Out On Film: Atlanta’s LGBTQ Film Festival; Long Beach QFilm Festival - Best Director, Best Script; Bogotá Short Film Festival BOGOSHORTS - Best Sound Design; AMOR LGBTQ International Film Festival - Special Mention; Festival Latinoamericano Pantalla Latina; Beijing Queer Film Festival. Love Queer Cinema Week; Paris Chéries-Chéris LGBTQ Film Festival; The Colombian Film Festival NY
DIRECTOR: Frank Benitez
NATIONALITY: Colombia
YEAR: 2021
GENRE: Drama, Fiction
LANGUAGE: Spanish
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: College, Adult
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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