MARILYN is an Argentinian LGBTQ film that stuns audiences with bold storytelling and a very real struggle of identity. The drama is the first feature by award-winning writer and director Martin Rodríguez Redondo.
The plot of MARILYN is rooted in a crisis of family, of self and of body. The plot follows Marcos who lives on a ranch with his parents and his brother and who is always looking forward to the annual Carnival. Things become ever-more complicated as the protagonist's dad suddenly dies, Marcos is pressured to take over the ranch and as he comes into a non-consensual and forceful sexual encounter during the Carnival.
The LGBTQ film is based on a heart-wrenching real-life story.
Intensely Heart-Rendering LGBTQ Films
MARILYN Follows a Young Boy Who Struggles to Be Himself
Trend Themes
1. Authentic LGBT Films - The trend of creating movies based on the real-life stories of LGBTQ individuals to bring more authenticity and empathy to world cinema.
2. LGBTQ Cinema as a Medium for Social Change - The trend of using movies to bring social change to the forefront, democratize queer narratives and queer culture while creating opportunities for queer filmmakers and actors.
3. Breaking Barriers with Queer Narratives - The trend of using movies to challenge traditional stereotypes and boundaries of portraying queerness as villainous or exotic, instead showcasing them in a more mainstream and normalized context.
Industry Implications
1. Film and Entertainment Industry - Opportunity to invest and support more queer films to promote visibility and understanding of LGBTQ individuals.
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