Normal
Synopsis
Normal is a biographical film that follows the turbulent lives of people who work in the sex industry. Nicola Mai's groundbreaking and unique form of story telling offers an intricate glance into 6 characters' diverse experiences of self-realization, exploitation, autonomy and dependency. Director and anthropologist Mai continually challenges the viewer by exposing these unheard voices, their dreams and the lives that they lead. Normal uncovers layered, human stories of migration and sex work, challenging popular expectations that most migrant sex workers are exploited and forced to sell sex against their will.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicola Mai
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicola Mai
- Original Title
- Normal
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicola Mai
Nicola Mai
Titus Kojder
Department Leadership Roster
Titus Kojder
Editor
Nicola Mai
Writer
Nicola Mai
Director
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What is Normal about?
Normal is a biographical film that follows the turbulent lives of people who work in the sex industry. Nicola Mai's groundbreaking and unique form of story telling offers an intricate glance into 6 characters' diverse experiences of self-realization, exploitation, autonomy and dependency. Director and anthropologist Mai continually challenges the viewer by exposing these unheard voices, their dreams and the lives that they lead. Normal uncovers layered, human stories of migration and sex work, challenging popular expectations that most migrant sex workers are exploited and forced to sell sex against their will.
Who directed Normal?
Normal was directed by Nicola Mai.
Who stars in Normal?
The principal cast of Normal includes Selami Brahaj, Matthew Crowley, Annie Labura, Rebecca Root, Bobi Rostas.
When was Normal released and how long is it?
Normal was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.