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I’m taking you to the movies, because films can truly do good.
Sometimes, we watch them just for fun, to relax, to laugh out loud.
But other times, they move us deeply.
They touch something profound, intimate, sometimes even healing.
Cinema can provide guidance, words, and sometimes even courage.
It allows us to recognize ourselves, identify, or simply feel less alone.
As you know — and I should say it more often — this blog is your space:
a place of sharing, trust, and kindness, where everyone can find ideas, inspiration, or just a little softness.
And for this selection, I wanted to entrust the blog to Sabine, who shares the same values as me.
She offers you here a selection of films as sensitive as they are striking, around transidentity, crossdressing, and drag.
I trust her completely!
Films that question norms, celebrate diversity, and above all… open up possibilities.
So… which star are you today?
The true story of Lili Elbe, one of the first transgender women to undergo surgery.
A moving film about love, courage, and self-acceptance.
Moreover, the theme of sharing one’s transidentity with their partner is addressed. Because let’s not forget, it affects loved ones and even more so one’s close partner.
An uncompromising film. A must-watch.
Ludovic is a 10-year-old boy who sees himself as a girl.
A delicate look at childhood transidentity and the sometimes harsh gaze of society.
If you are among those who discovered themselves before adolescence… this might shake you up.
Michèle LAROQUE plays Ludovic’s mother.
Bree, a trans woman, discovers she has a son and sets off on a road trip with him.
A funny, tender, and deeply human film.
Because life “goes on.”
Not a film, but… This Netflix documentary explores how Hollywood represents trans people.
A clear-eyed and necessary perspective led by Laverne Cox (yes, the actress in "Orange is the New Black") and other iconic figures.
The real question, ultimately, is: when will there be a film where whether the actress is cis or trans will no longer be an issue?
With Almodóvar, women are multifaceted and powerful.
This film pays tribute to all those who assert themselves, including Lola, a loving and courageous trans woman.
And because all grasses (and mushrooms) are good!
Another film, another Lola.
Lola, a trans teenage girl, goes with her father to scatter her mother’s ashes.
An intimate and heartbreaking film about forgiveness and mutual recognition.
Definitely an intelligent film.
Sharing many similarities with “Lola vers la mer,” GIRL follows LARA, a young trans girl born in a boy’s body, awaiting gender confirmation surgery.
Praised for its delicacy, minimalist direction, and emotional accuracy, the film addresses dysphoria at its peak.
The body experienced as a prison.
A powerful scene in the dancers’ dressing room (Lara wants to be a prima ballerina) sums up the film.
Warning: if you “came out” as a teen, be aware these last two films might leave you deeply affected.
After the honesty, intimacy, and sensitivity of the first part, here comes the contagious joy, creativity, and that clever blend of lightness and freedom carried by crossdressing and drag art.
Because exploring your image is also a way to discover yourself.
Showtime!
A cult and extravagant universe, led by the legendary Dr. Frank-N-Furter.
It either works or it doesn’t.
A film about freedom, pleasure, and joyful provocation.
Did you attend, back in the '80s, the Friday night screening at St Michel in Paris, once a week?
A legendary session during which the fans put on more of a show in the audience than on screen?
NB: Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is equally wild but more… approachable.
“Well, nobody’s perfect.”
Two musicians dress as women to escape the mafia. The excuse is set…
A timeless comedy where crossdressing becomes a liberating game.
Tony CURTIS’s “disturbing” performance is a must-see—or re-see.
Especially for its time!
THE famous cult line:
Jerry (Daphne): “But I’m a man!”
Osgood Fielding III: “Well… nobody’s perfect.”
An unemployed actor becomes a famous actress.
Behind the comedy lies a subtle reflection on roles and appearances.
A MUST-WATCH
We can also mention here Mrs. DOUBTFIRE which is quite close.
These films show us that makeup, clothing, or the roles we play can become tools of freedom — or simply a way to have fun with codes.
When Charlie meets Lola, a radiant drag queen, they create together a line of high-heeled boots for men.
A feel-good film about tolerance and creativity. A gem that deserves polishing.
Yes... it’s also about shoes… heehee.
Alex, a boy, dreams of becoming Miss France.
An ode to beauty and plural femininity, full of emotion and tenderness.
The iconic scene with Amanda LEAR as “Queen of the Boubou Wood” alone justifies watching the film…
“You want to be a woman, then you have to…”
“You wear size 42? From now on, you’ll wear size 41!”
If you don’t cry (at least from laughter), you’re on the wrong site! (This is Transbeauté for Trav and Trans!)
And then, there are those films that look like nothing else.
Works that shake everything up: genres, codes, and sometimes even spectators.
That’s the case with Emilia Perez, by Jacques Audiard.
It’s both a musical comedy, a social drama, and a transgender tale.
A Mexican cartel boss disappears only to be reborn as a woman, Emilia.
A bold film, carried by Karla Sofía Gascón, a dazzling trans actress, alongside Selena Gomez.*
A film as unexpected as necessary, proving that when it comes to identity, reality sometimes surpasses fiction.
We’ll just regret one thing: poorly inspired tweets from Karla…
(WARNING spoiler alert!)
What if the world’s largest male institution was hiding… a woman?
That’s the final twist of the film Conclave: the newly elected pope is actually a woman.
A symbolic, almost spiritual secret.
Because behind the habit and power, there always hides the human, and perhaps a thirst for freedom that nothing can stifle.
This film closes the selection on a note both ironic and powerful: even in the most closed places, the truth always manages to slip in… sometimes in heels.
Thank you, Sabine! Today’s cinema lady!
So, my dears, which film touched you the most?
At Transbeauté, I love sharing these stories that do good, inspire, and open up dialogues.
So don’t hesitate to leave your own recommendations, emotions, or favorites in the comments.
And if what you feel through these films makes you want to explore your own image, reveal the femininity sleeping inside you, or simply treat yourself to a moment for yourself,
I would be delighted to welcome you at the studio Transbeauté for a customized makeup session or image consulting.
Because, like in cinema, every face tells a story —
and yours deserves to be highlighted.
See you soon
Jennifer
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