Miss Mona
Synopsis
An aging trans woman dreams of becoming a real woman before she dies. Unfortunately, an old lover stole all the money he was saving so he could become a she instead. Miss Mona finally gets his chance to earn more cash when he meets a destitute young Arab, an illegal immigrant. The queen takes the Arab in and convinces the destitute and desperate youth that he will make enough money to buy immigration papers if he becomes a prostitute...
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Mohamed Ben Smaïl
Samir
Jean Carmet
Miss Mona
Kader Boukhanef
Madjid
Albert Delpy
Jean
Albert Klein
Mona's father
Hélène Duc
Mona's mother
Daniel Schad
Manu
André Chaumeau
Gilbert
Francis Frappat
Organizer of the dating club
Philippe De Brugada
Boss of the peep show
Yvette Petit
Étienne
Michel Peyrelon
Tattoo artist
Maximilien Decroux
Mime
Pierre Large
Disabled person
Cirylle Spiga
Adrien
Sylvain Lévignac
Boss of the workshop
Didier Saada
Customer of Mona
Alain Frérot
Receiver
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mehdi Charef
- Original Title
- Miss Mona
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- KG Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mehdi Charef
Department Leadership Roster
Mehdi Charef
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Miss Mona
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Miss Mona about?
An aging trans woman dreams of becoming a real woman before she dies. Unfortunately, an old lover stole all the money he was saving so he could become a she instead. Miss Mona finally gets his chance to earn more cash when he meets a destitute young Arab, an illegal immigrant. The queen takes the Arab in and convinces the destitute and desperate youth that he will make enough money to buy immigration papers if he becomes a prostitute...
Who directed Miss Mona?
Miss Mona was directed by Mehdi Charef.
Who stars in Miss Mona?
The principal cast of Miss Mona includes Mohamed Ben Smaïl, Jean Carmet, Kader Boukhanef, Albert Delpy, Albert Klein.
When was Miss Mona released and how long is it?
Miss Mona was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.