A journey into the largest and oldest transgender community in Europe — that of Naples — told through the voices of six femmenelle, suspended between centuries-old rituals and contemporary tensions.
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Giovanni Battista Origo Director · Elettra Raffaela Melucci Director
First release March 7, 2026 · Produced in Italy · Production Bronx Film, Lers Film
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Bronx Film
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Lers Film
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Original title
Ballata Femmenella
Original language
Italian
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Italian
Release dates
Australia · March 7, 2026
Premiere · Perth Queer Film Festival
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Germany
October 16, 2026 · Premiere · Hamburg International Queer Film Festival
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