Women are women, men are men. And Muxes are Muxes.
Once rejected, today valued. In Juchitán in southern Mexico, members of the Muxes community relate how their ‘third gender’ sexual identity has attained a modern maturity, embedded in their ancient language. Today they express it freely —uniquely— in a country with an otherwise macho reputation. https://wp.me/P6MqZk-5Kf” target=”_blank” role=”button” rel=”noopener”> Facebook ↗ Twitter ↗ Directed by […]
“Burnout”: A day inside the traumatic life of a Mexican paramedic
The portrait of a paramedic and his relationship with death. A duel between the deep pleasure that gives him the adrenaline when he turns on the siren, and the emotional weariness from being the witness of countless tragedies. Facebook ↗ Twitter ↗ Directed by Miguel López Valdivia Photography: Dinorah Guzmán Espinosa Production: Irving A. Riojas […]
“Born to be Mild”, a club where being extraordinarily ordinary is celebrated
It’s a world where roundabouts are gripping, unusual mailboxes are hunted like prize game and the most commonplace becomes the most coveted. Though many of us may pass by these parts of life in a flash, the Dull Men’s Club indulges the curiosity of what appears at first glance to be rather uninteresting to the […]
“Cristian”: a blind long distance runner’s Paralympic determination
Cristian was diagnosed with congenital glaucoma at age 12. Slowly losing his sight, and battling depression he searched for purpose on the track, and he’s been running ever since. A Paralympic champion for Chile in the men’s 7,000m, Cristian’s story proves losing your sight is no barrier to following your dreams. Facebook ↗ Twitter ↗ […]
“Hands Free”: Mark Goffeney on life and the pursuit of guitar
Mark Goffeney shares far more than music. The guitarist from San Diego has a singular talent, playing like no other, it’s fair to say. Fun and friendly. You don’t have to be a rock or blues fan to be rivetted by his tale about ‘chasing a fantasy dream. https://wp.me/P6MqZk-4GA” target=”_blank” role=”button” rel=”noopener”> Facebook ↗ Twitter […]
Farewell to childhood, Goodbye Mandima
Through home-movies discovered at my grandparents’ home in Bordeaux, I recount my childhood in Mandima, a little village in northeast Zaire, where I was born. Starting with a panoramic still of the great departure, I observe and recall those first ten years of that young boy who would, one fine day, have to leave for […]
“Nowhere Line”: Broken dreams from Manus Island
In July 2013, the Australian Government introduced a controversial immigration policy, transferring asylum seekers arriving by boat to remote offshore detention centres on foreign Pacific islands. Seven months later, the Manus Island centre erupted in violence when police and guards put down protests with sticks, machetes and guns, and 23 year-old asylum seeker Reza […]
“The Strongwoman”: Does bodybuilding equal giving up femininity?
Dorota Jadczak is a Polish legend of bodybuilding. Why has she decided to practice a sport commonly perceived as masculine? Does bodybuilding equal giving up your femininity? What is strength to her, and what is beauty? Why is she unable to pass indifferently by the mirror? How much one needs to sacrifice in order to […]
“The Adventure” of three African migrants in Europe 1/4
Part 1: Athens (9′) Part 2: Surviving (16′) Part 3: Leaving (10′) Part 4: On the Road (14′) “The Adventure” is the name used by African migrants setting out on the Journey to Europe. Three young men from Ivory Coast entered Europe illegally crossing the Greek-Turkish border. They want to continue westward but European Union rules require them to stay […]
“Lost in Manboo”, my life in a Japanese cyber-cafe
A four-square-metre box with a screen and computer. This is what Japanese cyber-cafes offer, around the clock. Most customers just spend an hour or two here. But there are thousands who spend their lives in them. The Manboo in Tokyo has its own permanent residents: Masata and Hitomi.It is a home for them, even though […]