From acclaimed writer and activist Paul B. Preciado, ORLANDO, MY POLITICAL BIOGRAPHY is a bold and joyous celebration of trans identity, told through the lens of Virginia Woolf’s iconic novel.
Woolf’s Orlando follows the centuries-spanning life of a young nobleman who awakens to find that they are a woman. Almost a century after its publication, Preciado claims that fiction has become reality and Orlando’s story lies at the root of all contemporary trans and non-binary life.
Told through a myriad of trans and non-binary voices living today – our new ‘Orlandos’ – this documentary offers a dazzling example of how life, poetry and gender can meet in search for truth.
“A joyous celebration of life and art” Rogerbert.com
“A beguiling, dazzling gem of a film” POV Magazine
“Bold, confident and, ultimately, exhilarating” LA Times
“Destined to become an enduring piece of trans filmmaking” ★★★★ WeLoveCinema
“A playful exploration of gender and identity” ★★★★ The Skinny
Please join us at The Folkestone Bookshop after the screening for coffee by Rebels Coffee, pastries by Docker, discussion hosted by Josie Carter, and a celebration of trans and non-binary voices.
2023 / 98 mins / French
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+ Robert and Georgie (16 mins) Director: Clare Richards
Robert George Sanders is a Central St Martins fashion design graduate who is in a constant battle to both artistically define himself yet remain label free.
He creates flamboyant and fantastical costumes that challenge our perception of gender - showcased in different landscapes from the Turner Contemporary in Margate to woods in Kent.
In this film, Robert explores his identity as an artist, a trans woman and a son. Mum Georgie has always empowered him to be true to himself, so when she’s given a diagnosis, Robert turns to his art as a coping mechanism.
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