In China, I can't really understand what kind of environment transgender people live in, because here, it is difficult for disadvantaged groups to go to the media, and it feels like they are hidden and tucked away.
All we know is Jin Xing. She changed her sex in a high-profile way. After all, Teacher Jin Xing was still a good dancer back then. After she changed her sex, she has tossed a lot of things, including her famous "Jin Xing Show". She seems to be proving that, you see, transgender people also have spring.
Of course, I respect everyone who has their own unique choices, because some people are inherently different, and their choices are not socialized, but naturally pursue their true gender identity.
A friend told me that foreigners are all high-level people, because their civilization has evolved to a high-level stage, and Chinese people can't do it. They are still low-level creatures. Yes, many Chinese people who can't see human nature are still in this naive stage of thinking.
I would like to say that only the environment is different. Others, there is no distinction between high and low, but there are differences in character, morality, and quality.
Almodóvar's "All About My Mother" has transgender characters. The movie combines the worst living environment of contemporary human beings with love. Prostitutes, transgender people, AIDS, etc. are shown through a tragic story. It even makes you feel warm.
"Ordinary Woman" is a Spanish dialogue. I thought it was another Spanish movie when I first saw it. I was surprised that Spain was so open. Transgender people have become a social problem, and I have to make movies to reflect it. It's actually a Chilean movie. I don't know the social background of Chile, so I can only superficially analyze this film.
"Ordinary Woman" tells the story of a transgender Malena who has a relationship with Orlando, a businessman who is more than 20 years older than her. Malena faced various situations such as questioning, coercion, and harassment from the police, doctors, Orlando's wife, son, etc., which made Malena feel unbearable for her life.
The story of the film is not complicated, but the themes are thought-provoking. This is a story in the context of globalization that seems to hold true in every country. Malena is a person first and foremost. Of course, she needs courage to choose to be transgender, which is also worthy of our respect. Under the pressure of the world, few people can make the most correct choice, because it will bring countless rumors and even harassment, and the consequences may be more serious than imagined.
We can imagine the vulnerable groups around us. Some people do not have the courage to speak out about their dissatisfaction and injustice.
Marlene's courage is commendable. In the movie, Malena is also a moving person, that is, she is a person who attaches great importance to feelings. People at the moment are indifferent, and they weaken their feelings for each other's interests. After Marlene learned of Orlando's death, she cried bitterly, cooperated with the police investigation, and went to Orlando's funeral. She tried to find the things left by Orlando to prove the purity of their relationship, but in the end, she was in vain.
In terms of feelings, Marlene is many times stronger than Orlando's wife and son. Moreover, they made unkind words to Marlene and publicly insulted Marlene "what is it?" This is a collective unconscious form of gangsters. Maybe didn't even realize it was insulting. On the other hand, Malena is like a real person, who is affectionate, tolerant, and will bravely move forward in the face of bad situations.
Finally, Malena let go of herself completely. She is awake . Fighting against the enemy, thinking about your own identity, and continuing to sing to show your own value, this may be the theme of this film, that is, no matter what gender status, you must become a real person.
"Ordinary Woman" is a typical Oscar foreign language film style, telling a story of love and cruelty in the face of global issues. This movie adds a lot of surreal elements to it, forming a unique style.
The best foreign language films at the Oscars over the years include "Love", "A Farewell", "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", etc. We may be able to find a pattern.
Personally, I think the most Oscar-worthy Chinese movie in the Mainland last year was "Old Beast".
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