Let Us Be
Me Deixa Ser
Synopsis
An intimate portrait of Intersex individuals born with sex anatomy not typically male or female, across India, Brazil, and the USA. Through personal stories, the film exposes the ongoing human rights struggle against non-consensual surgeries performed on intersex children, while confronting the rigid binaries that shape our understanding of sex and gender. "Let Us Be" invites audiences to reconsider the norms imposed on bodies and identities, offering a reflection on autonomy, dignity, and the beauty of human diversity.
Top Cast
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Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Viviane D'Avilla
- Screenplay & Story
- Viviane D'Avilla, Paulo Farias, Hida Viloria
- Original Title
- Me Deixa Ser
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Dona Rosa Films, Social Construct
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Viviane D'Avilla
Viviane D'Avilla, Paulo Farias, Hida Viloria
Milena Seta
Ligia Arruda, João Pedro Diaz
Mariana Marinho, Marco Abujamra, Iz Web, Hida Viloria, Zak Kilberg
Department Leadership Roster
Viviane D'Avilla
Director
Viviane D'Avilla
Writer
Paulo Farias
Writer
Hida Viloria
Writer
Mariana Marinho
Producer
Marco Abujamra
Producer
Iz Web
Producer
Milena Seta
Director of Photography
Ligia Arruda
Editor
João Pedro Diaz
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Let Us Be.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Let Us Be
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What is Let Us Be about?
An intimate portrait of Intersex individuals born with sex anatomy not typically male or female, across India, Brazil, and the USA. Through personal stories, the film exposes the ongoing human rights struggle against non-consensual surgeries performed on intersex children, while confronting the rigid binaries that shape our understanding of sex and gender. "Let Us Be" invites audiences to reconsider the norms imposed on bodies and identities, offering a reflection on autonomy, dignity, and the beauty of human diversity.
Who directed Let Us Be?
Let Us Be was directed by Viviane D'Avilla.
Who stars in Let Us Be?
The principal cast of Let Us Be includes Hida Viloria, Carolina Iara, Aanandh Rajappan, Lyss Ball, Tiger Devore.
When was Let Us Be released and how long is it?
Let Us Be was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.