Father Julio Lancellotti tells the story of Marino, a transmasculine person who lived in the sixth century, in Lebanon, and who, after his death, was canonized as Santa Marina, considered, by progressive sectors of the Catholic church, the protector of gender identity. With scenes, reflections and interactions of a transmasculine group, the film promotes sensitive contemporary discussions about, for example, respect for the social name, resignifying Santa Marina into São Marino.
Rosa Caldeira is a trans filmmaker from the favela of São Paulo, Brazil. They hold a degree in sociology and specialized at the International School of Cinema and Television (EICTV) in Cuba. They are a member of the Brazilian network Talentos Paradiso, Berlinale Talents Berlim and one of the founders of the Association of Trans Professionals in Audiovisual in Brazil. Their films have been shown at various festivals around the world, including Berlinale, Cartagena, Havana, Hong Kong, Tiradentes, and others. They are also the co-founder of the community and favela audiovisual production company Maloka Filmes.
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