Being a child muxe, or Zapotec homosexual, Tino assumes the role of a woman to reach his teens, to resolve his economic situation and his past, despite social deprivation. Tino wants to achieve his dream of becoming a “quinceañera” and Queen Muxe. This is an intimate journey into a magical town of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, lost in the wild heel of Mexico, where femininity, strong women and men dressed as women prevail.
Questions about Atempa, Dreams at the Side of the River
How long is Atempa, Dreams at the Side of the River?
Atempa, Dreams at the Side of the River has a runtime of 1h 26m (1 hour and 26 minutes).
Who directed Atempa, Dreams at the Side of the River?
Atempa, Dreams at the Side of the River was directed by Edson Jair Caballero Trujillo and released in 2013.
What genre is Atempa, Dreams at the Side of the River?
Atempa, Dreams at the Side of the River is a Documentary film (2013).
Who stars in Atempa, Dreams at the Side of the River?
The cast of Atempa, Dreams at the Side of the River includes Faustino Jiménez de la Cruz, Maira Desales, Raciel Orozco Ortiz, Ignacia Felipe López, Felipe Rasgado Salud.
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