DIAZUL DE CINEMA PRESENTS
MARIA LUIZA
DIRECT BY MARCELO DÍAZ
First Transgender in the Brazilian Armed Forces
MARIA
LUIZA
DIRECT BY MARCELO DÍAZ
IN BRAZIL
10 DEZ - 16 DEZ
BRASÍLIA
Cine Itaú Casa Park
SALA 6 • 18H
MANAUS
Cine Casarão
10/12 (QUI) • 16H30
11/12 (SEX) • 14H30
WACTH NOW
IN BRAZIL
THIS PROJECT WAS MADE POSSIBLE WITH FUNDING FROM THE FEDERAL DISTRICT FUND TO SUPPORT CULTURE.
PRODUCTION
DISTRIBUTOR IN BRAZIL
SYNOPSIS
Maria Luiza da Silva is the first transgender in the history of the Brazilian Armed Forces. After 22 years working as a military officer, she was retired due to disability. The movie investigates the motivations for her prohibition to wear the female uniform and her trajectory into affirmation as a transgender, military officer, and Catholic woman.
TRAILER
THE FILM
Unlike most usual transgender personalities portrayed in the media, Maria Luiza is modest, shy, and observant. She dresses and treats others formally. She is Catholic, loves auto racing and takes care of her car in the same manner she took care of the Brazilian Air Force aircrafts
The movie strives to look into the following questions:
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What is the difference between Maria Luiza before and after her transition?
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What would incapacitate her for military service?
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What risks would her presence in the Brazilian Air Force bring?
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In what way is the military decision of removing her from service a consequence of our society?
To do so the film uses archives of her own drawings, paintings and photos to guide through her subjectivity. It also arranges meetings with colleagues, prosecutors, and judges who actively took part in her case and, especially, with Maria Luiza herself.
The film exposes the human rights violation in Maria Luiza’s case and invites the spectator to think about the freedom one has to express one's own identity.
DIRECTOR
Brazilian award-winning filmmaker and impact producer, based in Brasilia/Brazil, who seeks to produce films as a means of transformation. Marcelo Díaz has directed and produced documentaries and fiction short films screened in over 60 festivals around the world and in TV channels. MARIA LUIZA is his first feature film.
FILMS
Maria Luiza
(2019, 80')
JOIN US
TAKE THE FILM TO YOUR COMMUNITY, INSTITUTION, COMPANY
Join the #BeYou campaign
We are looking for initiatives of inclusion, celebration, and inspiration in the public and private sectors for trans people and for the human rights field. If you are interested in hosting an event with a screening of the film and a Q&A with Maria Luiza da Silva and director Marcelo Díaz, fill out this form and we will contact you.
Do you want to be our partner?
We are looking for institutions and companies that amplify the presence of trans people and contribute to building an egalitarian society. If you are interested in participating in our impact network, register here and we will contact you.
After 20 years of struggle, in June 2020 the Brazilian Supreme Court decided that Maria Luiza da Silva has the right to retirement in the highest position she could reach in the Air Force. The Minister Herman Benjamin alleges discrimination suffered by her to justify the decision. The debate generated by the film directly contributed to the visibility of the case. The victory, however, is not yet final.
There is still a long way to go for true inclusion of trans people in all fields of society.
How about we look into taking part of actions that value trans people and inspire true transformation?
IMPACT
HOW TO ENGAGE AND HELP
1
Recommend, indicate, give work to trans people.
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Follow, share and give visibility to work initiatives for trans people.
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Question, take a stand, don't omit yourself against transphobic situations.
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Inform yourself about gender and transphobia issues.
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Follow profiles on social media and consume content produced by trans people.
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Collaborate and give visibility to campaigns for transgender people
CREW
PRODUCTION
CINEMA DIAZUL
FUNDING
DF Culture Support Fund
(FAC / Department of Culture and Creative Economy of the Federal District)
DIRECTION
Marcelo Diaz
MAIN CAST
Maria Luiza da Silva
SCRIPT AND RESEARCH
Marcelo Diaz
EXECUTIVE PRODUCTION
Marcelo Diaz
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATION (FAC)
Daniela Marinho
PRODUCTION COORDINATION
Daniela Marinho
Ana Paula Rabelo
PHOTOGRAPHY AND CAMERA DIRECTION
André Carvalheira
PHOTOGRAPHS
Diego Bresani
SOUND TECHNICIAN
Hudson Vasconcelos
ADDITIONAL SOUND TECHNICIANS
Francisco Craesmeyer
Marcos Manna
Anderson Rosatto
MOUNTING
Sérgio Azevedo
ART AND ANIMATIONS
Marcia Roth
COLOR CORRECTION
Junior Xis
ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK
Sascha Kratzer
Rafael Maklon
ADDITIONAL MUSIC
Cristiano Luiz Panerari
SOUND DESIGN AND MIXING
Ricardo Reis, ABC
SOUND EDITING SUPERVISION
Miriam Biderman, ABC
PRODUCTION (Rio)
Ylla Gomes
SOUND TECHNICIANS (Rio)
Fábio Carneiro Leão
JP Fonseca
IMPACT PRODUCERS
Marcelo Diaz
Rossana Giesteira
THIS PROJECT WAS MADE POSSIBLE WITH FUNDING FROM THE FEDERAL DISTRICT FUND TO SUPPORT CULTURE.
PRODUCTION
DISTRIBUTOR IN BRAZIL
OFFICIAL SELECTION
LAB 2018
MEETINGS 2018
Book with photos by Diego Bresani from the film MARIA LUIZA.
Special participation - drawings by Maria Luiza da Silva
SOON
MARIA LUIZA, PLACES AND CONTEXTS
DIEGO BRESANI