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Joris Lachaise

Director
Joris Lachaise is a French director who has made a name for himself with his bold and haunting documentaries. With TRANSFARIANA (2022), he delivers a captivating work that sheds light on the unusual relationship between a trans woman and a former guerrilla fighter in Colombia. The film combines intimate portraits with political and social issues and demonstrates Lachaise's flair for complex topics and human destinies. His works are characterized by a profound narrative style and visual power that crosses borders and inspires reflection. Joris Lachaise is considered an important representative of modern European documentary film.

Films

Transfariana

Transfariana

By Joris Lachaise

2023 | 152 min | Documentary

An unexpected love story between a trans former sex worker and a FARC rebel begins in a Colombian prison and leads to an unforeseen alliance.

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