The Birthday


1h 3m 2007

Brief Synopsis

Iran's surprisingly liberal policies regarding transsexuality are explored, profiling MTFs (male to female) and one FTM (female to male) in the Islamic society. Because the Koran doesn't say anything about transsexuality, unlike homosexuality, it is not forbidden--Ayatollah Khomeini himself granted

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Religion
Release Date
2007
Production Company
Column Productions

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 3m

Synopsis

Iran's surprisingly liberal policies regarding transsexuality are explored, profiling MTFs (male to female) and one FTM (female to male) in the Islamic society. Because the Koran doesn't say anything about transsexuality, unlike homosexuality, it is not forbidden--Ayatollah Khomeini himself granted religious permission for surgeries. Focuses on one MTF's transition and her relationships with family members who question why a man would willingly take on a female's subservient position in Iranian society.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Religion
Release Date
2007
Production Company
Column Productions

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 3m

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Released in United States 2007

Released in United States 2007