Firstborn
Primogénita
Synopsis
The background noise in a hospital: loud footsteps, ventilation noise, ventilators, constant beeping of medical equipment and above all: whirring discomfort. A stirring and touching short film from Argentina tells the story of trans girl Amado Mariana. In a hospital surgery, she is subjected to a rigorous questionnaire about various aspects of her life, such as any prison stays or sexual activity. Only at the end does it become clear why this is a film about a long, tragic family history.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luciano Romano
- Original Title
- Primogénita
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luciano Romano
Department Leadership Roster
Luciano Romano
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Firstborn
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What is Firstborn about?
The background noise in a hospital: loud footsteps, ventilation noise, ventilators, constant beeping of medical equipment and above all: whirring discomfort. A stirring and touching short film from Argentina tells the story of trans girl Amado Mariana. In a hospital surgery, she is subjected to a rigorous questionnaire about various aspects of her life, such as any prison stays or sexual activity. Only at the end does it become clear why this is a film about a long, tragic family history.
Who directed Firstborn?
Firstborn was directed by Luciano Romano.
Who stars in Firstborn?
The principal cast of Firstborn includes Not specified.
When was Firstborn released and how long is it?
Firstborn was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 5m.