The Third Gender
Synopsis
A short documentary chronicling the personal lives and narratives of Thai "ladyboys," who are born men but present themselves as women, living openly in Thai society. The film interviews ladyboys from all walks of life-- performers, filmmakers, activists-- to learn what it's like to live in a society with visible gender fluidity, and to explore if Thailand is really as open to and accepting of sexual diversity as it seems.
Top Cast
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IvyQ at Yale Conference
Festival / Special Debut
23/04/2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vivienne Chen
- Original Title
- The Third Gender
- Release Date
- 23/04/2013
- Spoken Languages
- English, Thai
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Princeton University
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vivienne Chen
Department Leadership Roster
Vivienne Chen
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Third Gender.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Third Gender
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What is The Third Gender about?
A short documentary chronicling the personal lives and narratives of Thai "ladyboys," who are born men but present themselves as women, living openly in Thai society. The film interviews ladyboys from all walks of life-- performers, filmmakers, activists-- to learn what it's like to live in a society with visible gender fluidity, and to explore if Thailand is really as open to and accepting of sexual diversity as it seems.
Who directed The Third Gender?
The Third Gender was directed by Vivienne Chen.
Who stars in The Third Gender?
The principal cast of The Third Gender includes Vivienne Chen.
When was The Third Gender released and how long is it?
The Third Gender was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 22m.