I Am a Woman Now (2011)

I Am a Woman Now (2011) poster

Whoever wanted a sex reassignment surgery in the 1950's could do so in Casablanca, at French gynaecologist Georges Burou's clinic, without fear of psychological examination. The French transgender singer known as Coccinelle was one of the first to use Burou’s services, and many others followed. Michiel Van Erp’s film follows five women who underwent surgery during that time, just before the sexual revolution and the Gay Liberation movement of the 1960's. Intimate interviews reveal their lifestyle, what made them change their sex, how it influenced their lives, and how they cope with the unavoidable ageing.

Director: Michiel van Erp
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Louis ter Burg
Production: De Familie, VPRO
Country: Netherlands
Language: Deutsch, English, Français, Nederlands
Original Language: en

Keywords

transsexuality, casablanca, morocco, lgbt

More Films by Director: Michiel van Erp
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is I Am a Woman Now about?
Whoever wanted a sex reassignment surgery in the 1950's could do so in Casablanca, at French gynaecologist Georges Burou's clinic, without fear of psychological examination. The French transgender singer known as Coccinelle was one of the first to use Burou’s services, and many others followed. Michiel Van Erp’s film follows five women who underwent surgery during that time, just before the sexual revolution and the Gay Liberation movement of the 1960's. Intimate interviews reveal their lifestyle, what made them change their sex, how it influenced their lives, and how they cope with the unavoidable ageing.
Who directed I Am a Woman Now?
I Am a Woman Now was directed by Michiel van Erp.
Who stars in I Am a Woman Now?
I Am a Woman Now stars April Ashley, Colette Berends, Jean Lessenich, Corinne van Tongerloo, Bambi.
How long is I Am a Woman Now?
I Am a Woman Now has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is I Am a Woman Now?
I Am a Woman Now is a Documentary film.
Where was I Am a Woman Now produced?
I Am a Woman Now was produced in Netherlands.