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Lucía is an eight-year-old girl, who sometimes struggles as the world tries to catch up with the fact that she is trans. As the summer holidays pass, she explores her femininity alongside the women of her family who at the same time reflect on their own femininity.
During a summer spent in the Basque Country, eight-year-old Aitor begins to question his identity and explore his gender. His mother, Ane, navigates her own life and relationships while trying to understand and support Aitor's journey. The film sensitively portrays the experiences of both child and mother as they confront societal expectations and personal discoveries.
The film received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its sensitive and nuanced portrayal of childhood gender identity, its visual artistry, and the performances of its cast. It was lauded for its empathetic storytelling and its exploration of family dynamics.
Praised for its deeply empathetic and visually stunning exploration of a child's gender journey.
Celebrated for the remarkable and naturalistic performances, especially from the young lead.
Acclaimed for its sensitive handling of complex themes within a family context.
Google audience: Google users largely praised the film for its emotional depth, its important message, and its beautiful cinematography. Many appreciated the sensitive portrayal of a child's experience and the strong performances, finding it a moving and thought-provoking film.
Won the Golden Bear for Best Film at the Berlin International Film Festival (2023), among other awards.
The film's title, '20,000 Species of Bees', is a metaphor for the vast and diverse spectrum of human identity and experience.
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Wow! For an actor barely ten years old, this is a masterful performance from Sofía Otero. It's a complex family drama that deals with relationships and identity in a delicate yet potent fashion as a mother "Ane" (Patricia López Arnaiz) leav...