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Princesa

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"Princesa" is the story of Fernanda, a 19-year-old Brazilian transsexual whose dream is to become a woman, find a husband and lead the life of a "normal" housewife. Fernanda goes to Milan and works as a prostitute to raise money for a sex-change operation. On the streets she is transformed into Princesa - a stylish and alluring figure who makes a lot of money and many friends among the prostitutes and clients.

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Tim Cogshell Boxoffice Magazine It's all quite the soap opera, made all the more melodramatic because it's a quasi-true story. Rated: 3/5 Jan 27, 2002 Full Review Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter Squanders a colorful setting and characters with uninspired acting and direction. Jan 14, 2002 Full Review Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times Fernanda's life unfolds with discretion, compassion and humor under the sensitive yet lively direction of Goldman. Rated: 3.5/5 Jan 11, 2002 Full Review Matthew Breen Out Magazine Though it occasionally tugs on the heartstrings, Princesa is mostly a bleak, joyless take on an emerging subculture. May 25, 2022 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 4/5 Dec 6, 2005 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 3/5 Aug 17, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member I love it , so much it broke my to see another Latina like me even though Im Mexican and she is Brazilian to go through these things everything has changed I think the Like Sweden and all these other countries that is illegal to discriminate against lgbt+ people which I love cause we need it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member One of my favorite foreign films of all time Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member as a tgirl i felt right at home with this movie. btw Fernanda is a she...!! not a he and she is not maneuvered into prostitution. and Karen does not think she is innocent; for goodness sake. Fernanda likes prostitution.. i guess as a critc of a film that a good critic would refrain from inserting stuff that would show moralistic leanings or outright ignorance? or is that part of being a critic. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member A sad tranny hooker love story. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Really enjoyed this film. Sensational portrayal of the plight of transvestites from undeveloped countries who emigrate to developed countries to earn a better living. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Wonderful little film-jewel! No action, no computer graphics, but real life characters in a quiet, but important story. Low-budget filmmaking at its best! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Henrique Goldman

Director

Ingrid de Souza

Fernanda

Cesare Bocci

Gianni

Lulu Pecorari

Karin

Mauro Pirovano

Fabrizio

Biba Lerhue

Charlo

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Princesa

Ingrid de Souza as the alluring Fernanda and Cesare Bocci as her new client Gianni in PRINCESA. Ingrid de Souza as Fernanda and Cesare Bocci as Gianni deepen their relationship in PRINCESA. Ingrid de Souza (middle) is the newest attraction on the block and quickly becomes the center of the attention in PRINCESA. The street scene in Milan, a bustling center where Fernanda takes center stage in PRINCESA. Princesa (2001) Princesa (2001) Princesa (2001) Princesa (2001) View more photos

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Synopsis "Princesa" is the story of Fernanda, a 19-year-old Brazilian transsexual whose dream is to become a woman, find a husband and lead the life of a "normal" housewife. Fernanda goes to Milan and works as a prostitute to raise money for a sex-change operation. On the streets she is transformed into Princesa - a stylish and alluring figure who makes a lot of money and many friends among the prostitutes and clients.
Director
Henrique Goldman
Producer
Rebecca O'Brien
Screenwriter
Henrique Goldman, Ellis Freeman
Distributor
Strand Releasing
Production Co
Bac Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Italian
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 7, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 12, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$19.7K
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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