2024 San Francisco Transgender Film Festival

Program 4: International

Expired November 25, 2024 7:59 AM
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All films in this program are closed-captioned.


2024 SFTFF Digital Program

"ALQUIMIA TRANS" is a short documentary that delves into the unique experiences of trans masculine activists across Latin America. Through poignant narratives from individuals in Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Puerto Rico, the film offers a compelling testimony to the challenges and triumphs encountered by trans masculine individuals in the region.


Embracing a quiet and minimalist style, "ALQUIMIA TRANS" serves as a meditative exploration of the power of self-discovery. The visual aesthetic has a deliberately subtle quality that functions as if the participants are speaking to and with each other.


To present a rich and multidimensional narrative, the film intricately weaves interviews with key figures in Latin American trans masculine advocacy. These brave individuals have faced isolation and challenges amid a scarcity of visibility, resources, and support networks. Despite discrimination, they demonstrate immense courage, pioneering the way for future generations and contributing to the progress of the trans community. The featured leaders, who span a variety of ages, have defied societal norms, leaving an indelible mark on generations of trans masculine individuals.


The trans men featured in "ALQUIMIA TRANS" are activists involved in LGBT and trans masculine-specific advocacy in their countries. The film serves as living proof, countering the notion that trans men lack a substantial history of advocacy and empowerment and highlighting the diverse paths to liberation within the trans masculine community.

  • Year
    2024
  • Runtime
    8:00
  • Language
    Spanish
  • Country
    United States, Ecuador
  • Premiere
    World
  • Genre
    Documentary, Short
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Director
    Félix Endara
  • Screenwriter
    Félix Endara, Francisco Endara
  • Producer
    Félix Endara
  • Editor
    Francisco Endara