
Aleya
2024-10-10 · 10 min · Not rated
An intimate close-up on Aleya, a trans woman who has recently moved from Cairo to germany right after her transition. This portrait marks her first year as a woman, having to cope with the loss of loved ones, family disownment, hormonal and psychological turmoil. She shares intimate stories, anecdotes and poems that document her transition.
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- Omar Abogabal
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- Germany, Egypt
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- Released
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