Tiresia
Synopsis
Based on the legend of Tiresias, it tells of a transgender woman who is kidnapped by a man and left to die in the woods. She is then saved by a family and receives the gift of telling the future.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Tiresia 2003 trailer ~ Tiresias
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-01-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bertrand Bonello
- Screenplay & Story
- Bertrand Bonello, Luca Fazzi
- Original Score
- Albin de la Simone, Bertrand Bonello
- Original Title
- Tiresia
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Haut et Court, ARTE France Cinéma, micro_scope
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bertrand Bonello
Bertrand Bonello, Luca Fazzi
Albin de la Simone, Bertrand Bonello
Fabrice Rouaud
Simon Arnal, Claude Girard, Carole Scotta, Luc Déry
Department Leadership Roster
Bertrand Bonello
Director
Bertrand Bonello
Writer
Luca Fazzi
Writer
Simon Arnal
Producer
Claude Girard
Producer
Carole Scotta
Producer
Fabrice Rouaud
Editor
Luc Déry
Producer
Romain Denis
Production Design
Dorothée Guiraud
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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LGBTQ+
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tiresia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tiresia about?
Based on the legend of Tiresias, it tells of a transgender woman who is kidnapped by a man and left to die in the woods. She is then saved by a family and receives the gift of telling the future.
Who directed Tiresia?
Tiresia was directed by Bertrand Bonello.
Who stars in Tiresia?
The principal cast of Tiresia includes Laurent Lucas, Clara Choveaux, Thiago Telès, Célia Catalifo, Lou Castel.
When was Tiresia released and how long is it?
Tiresia was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Tiresia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tiresia was composed by Albin de la Simone, Bertrand Bonello.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tiresia?
Tiresia holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).