XXY

"XXY" is a powerful and thought-provoking drama that explores the complexities of gender identity and sexuality through the eyes of a 15-year-old intersex person named Alex. Born with both male and female genitals, Alex has been living as a girl and using medication to suppress masculine features. However, when Alex stops taking her medication, her masculine features begin to develop, leading her to question her identity and her place in society. As Alex navigates her relationships with her parents and her attraction to a boy named Álvaro, she must confront the societal expectations and limitations placed on her by her gender. The film's unique and intimate portrayal of Alex's journey is both heart-wrenching and empowering, offering a fresh perspective on the complexities of gender and sexuality. With stunning performances from the cast, particularly Inés Efron as Alex, "XXY" is a film that will leave audiences moved and inspired. It's a poignant reminder that everyone deserves the freedom to make their own decisions about their body and their identity, regardless of societal expectations.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as XXY include The Passion of the Christ, Radio, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Help, Doubt, Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story.

XXY was released in theaters on January 27, 2008.