EL TRAJE DE KARINA

KARINA'S SUIT

Frank Benitez | Colombia | Fiction | 2021 | 20 min

AND THE WINNER IS...

  • MON. MAY 2 @ 6PM
  • INSTITUTO CERVANTES NY
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SYNOPSIS

Muete, an armed group deserter, travels to the city to visit his cousin Karina, a transgender woman who is a sex worker. Muete tries to convince her to return to their town because her mother is very ill. The only condition: she has to go as Leonardo, her former identity.

ESPAÑOL

Muete, un desertor de un grupo armado, visita en la ciudad a su prima Karina, una trabajadora sexual transgénero. Muete quiere convencerla para que regrese al pueblo pues su madre está muy enferma. La condición es que vaya con su anterior identidad.



FESTIVALS & AWARDS

  • Out South Queer Film Festival: Official Selection
  • Long Beach Q Film Festival: Official Selection
  • Out On Film, Atlanta’s LGBTQ Film Festival: Official Selection

MEET THE DIRECTOR

FRANK BENITEZ

Frank Benitez is a filmmaker, screenwriter, and teacher with more than 15 years of experience in the field. He is a founding partner of the company Planeador Films, with which he has produced various award-winning short films.

ESPAÑOL

Frank Benites es realizador audiovisual, guionista y docente con más de 15 años de experiencia en su campo. Socio fundador de la compañía Planeador Films con la cual ha producido varios cortometrajes premiados.