Manu (Manu Guevara), an eccentric trans immigrant living in France, plans on returning
to her native Chile after 10 years of instability. The camera floats with her, dancing
her way through the iconic streets of partly hostile Paris as she tells her story
of desire, romance, and sex. Manu’s friend David offers marriage and companionship
to alleviate her visa troubles, but, a romantic at heart, she ultimately chooses the
path of Eros. Guevara’s strong screen presence and director Nicolás Videla’s rich
storytelling keep the viewer engaged and ever-so-slightly enamored.
Sam Berliner. “Translations 2019 Program Final Draft.” 2019. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a86d494b1ffb6251b62962f/t/5cbe276b71c10b90092513f8/1555965910885/Translations19_Program_final_draft-WEB.pdf.
