Trans Allegories in Film: 'The Little Mermaid' (1989)
Films can alleviate alienation by presenting realities where the viewers feelings are shared by onscreen characters. 'The Little Mermaid" film can be interpreted as a transgender story.
Agathe Must Go
Agathe, aged 90, lives as a recluse in a snow-covered cabin. Frede, her daughter, visits her with the intention of bringing her closer to her in a nursing home in town. But between the disembowelled fox on the doorstep and her mother's disturbing behaviour, the visit takes a different turn.
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Agathe, aged 90, lives as a recluse in a snow-covered cabin. Frede, her daughter, visits her with the intention of bringing her closer to her in a nursing home in town. But between the disembowelled fox on the doorstep and her mother's disturbing behaviour, the visit takes a different turn.
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Genre:Animation, Drama, Horror
Written By:Dylan Hall, Maya Matar
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Runtime:9 minutes
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