Die Standing Up
Brief Synopsis
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In the 1980s, Irina Layevska was still the son of Mexican communist activists. With a resemblance to Che Guevara, both in her ideology and physical appearance, she became a leader of solidarity campaigns for the Cuban Revolution. Having been together with her partner Nelida fro years, she decided to
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Jacaranda Correa
Director
Jacaranda Correa
Screenplay
Dariela Ludow
Cinematographer
Rodolfo Santa Maria
Screenplay
Martha Orozco
Producer
Martha Orozoco
Screenplay
Film Details
Also Known As
Morir de pie
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Historical
Political
Release Date
2011
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 30m
Synopsis
In the 1980s, Irina Layevska was still the son of Mexican communist activists. With a resemblance to Che Guevara, both in her ideology and physical appearance, she became a leader of solidarity campaigns for the Cuban Revolution. Having been together with her partner Nelida fro years, she decided to embrace her feminine inclinations by changing her gender. Since she was very young, Irina suffered from a disease that confined her to a wheelchair. Now blind, her various limitations make her even more dependent on Nelida. Nonetheless, Irina's courageous battle against discrimination and prejudice continues.
Director
Jacaranda Correa
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Morir de pie
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Historical
Political
Release Date
2011
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 30m
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Released in United States 2012
