Kiezen, snijden, zwijgen
Synopsis
Marieke and Sharan are intersex: born with a body that does not fit into the normative definitions of male or female. During their first meeting, they discover that the things that marked their childhoods have happened to them both: hospital visits, operations, and silence because what they are must remain a secret. The film follows Sharan and Marieke over the course of a year as they tell their secret to friends, comb through medical records, and discover things about themselves that they did not know before. Intimate images show the devastating effect of secrecy and medicalization on the lives of intersex people.
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- Director
- Marieke Schoutsen, Chris van den Brink, Sharan Bala
- Original Title
- Kiezen, snijden, zwijgen
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- VPRO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marieke Schoutsen, Chris van den Brink, Sharan Bala
Department Leadership Roster
Marieke Schoutsen
Director
Chris van den Brink
Director
Sharan Bala
Director
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What is Kiezen, snijden, zwijgen about?
Marieke and Sharan are intersex: born with a body that does not fit into the normative definitions of male or female. During their first meeting, they discover that the things that marked their childhoods have happened to them both: hospital visits, operations, and silence because what they are must remain a secret. The film follows Sharan and Marieke over the course of a year as they tell their secret to friends, comb through medical records, and discover things about themselves that they did not know before. Intimate images show the devastating effect of secrecy and medicalization on the lives of intersex people.
Who directed Kiezen, snijden, zwijgen?
Kiezen, snijden, zwijgen was directed by Marieke Schoutsen, Chris van den Brink, Sharan Bala.
Who stars in Kiezen, snijden, zwijgen?
The principal cast of Kiezen, snijden, zwijgen includes Marieke Schoutsen, Sharan Bala.
When was Kiezen, snijden, zwijgen released and how long is it?
Kiezen, snijden, zwijgen was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.