Enigma
“Choose your destiny.”
Synopsis
Two legends contested their identities as women in the court of public opinion: April Ashley, who was immortalized as a trailblazer by embracing her transgender history; and Amanda Lear, who has consciously denied and obfuscated her history for decades. Their divergent paths reveal disparate but intertwined legacies.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-06-12
Top Cast
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April Ashley
Self
Amanda Lear
Self
Marie-Pierre Pruvot
Self
Allanah Starr
Self
Morgan M. Page
Self
Dolly Van Doll
Self
Rebecca Root
Narrator (voice)
Salvador Dalí
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
David Bowie
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Tina Turner
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jean-Paul Gaultier
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 24, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zackary Drucker
- Original Score
- Danny Bensi, Saunder Jurriaans, James Newberry
- Original Title
- Enigma
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Story Syndicate, Five All in the Fifth Entertainment, Pacific Films, HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zackary Drucker
Danny Bensi, Saunder Jurriaans, James Newberry
Clément Beauvois, Joris van Alphen
Claire Didier
Madison Passarelli, Douglas Banker, Alex Garinger, Noah Levy, Donovan Lovell
Department Leadership Roster
Zackary Drucker
Director
Madison Passarelli
Producer
Douglas Banker
Producer
Alex Garinger
Producer
Noah Levy
Producer
Donovan Lovell
Producer
Stephen B. Strout
Producer
Claire Didier
Editor
Clément Beauvois
Director of Photography
Danny Bensi
Original Music Composer
Saunder Jurriaans
Original Music Composer
James Newberry
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Enigma
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What is Enigma about?
Two legends contested their identities as women in the court of public opinion: April Ashley, who was immortalized as a trailblazer by embracing her transgender history; and Amanda Lear, who has consciously denied and obfuscated her history for decades. Their divergent paths reveal disparate but intertwined legacies.
Who directed Enigma?
Enigma was directed by Zackary Drucker.
Who stars in Enigma?
The principal cast of Enigma includes April Ashley, Amanda Lear, Marie-Pierre Pruvot, Allanah Starr, Morgan M. Page.
When was Enigma released and how long is it?
Enigma was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Enigma?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Enigma was composed by Danny Bensi, Saunder Jurriaans, James Newberry.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Enigma?
Enigma holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).