Kelet
“Be whatever you wanna be, honey!”
Synopsis
Kelet is a twentysomething black trans woman, whose greatest dream is to be on the cover of Vogue magazine. For the Finnish-born and Manchester-raised Kelet, such models as Naomi Campbell and Iman served as role models giving her strength – and during the darkest times, kept her alive. After coming out, then 19-year-old Kelet was cut off from her family and she moved back to Finland on her own.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Docpoint - Helsinki Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Susani Mahadura
- Original Score
- Benjamin Lehti, Nicholas Oja
- Original Title
- Kelet
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- English, Finnish
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Baba Lybeck Productions, YLE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Susani Mahadura
Benjamin Lehti, Nicholas Oja
Sandra Itäinen
Baba Lybeck
Department Leadership Roster
Susani Mahadura
Director
Sandra Itäinen
Editor
Baba Lybeck
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kelet.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kelet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kelet about?
Kelet is a twentysomething black trans woman, whose greatest dream is to be on the cover of Vogue magazine. For the Finnish-born and Manchester-raised Kelet, such models as Naomi Campbell and Iman served as role models giving her strength – and during the darkest times, kept her alive. After coming out, then 19-year-old Kelet was cut off from her family and she moved back to Finland on her own.
Who directed Kelet?
Kelet was directed by Susani Mahadura.
Who stars in Kelet?
The principal cast of Kelet includes Kelet, Lola, Ofimja, Amanda, Max.
When was Kelet released and how long is it?
Kelet was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Kelet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kelet was composed by Benjamin Lehti, Nicholas Oja.