Trans Allegories in Film: 'Shrek' (2001)
Films can alleviate alienation by presenting realities where the viewers feelings are shared by onscreen characters. The film 'Shrek' can be interpreted as a transgender story.
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Peter Schönhofer
Director
Thiemo Strutzenberger
Der Staatsanwalt
Barbara Horvath
Elsa, ein Gendarm / Der greise Staatspräsident
Simon Zagermann
Dr. Hahn, ein Sträfling
Linda Blümchen
Hilde, Inge, Coco
Steffen Höld
Der Mörder
Klaus Brömmelmeier
Mario, ein Gendarm, der General / Frau Hofmeier
Moritz von Treuenfels
Ein Wärter, ein Concierge / Der Kommissar, ein Student
Mario Fuchs
Der Vater, ein Boy / Der Innenminister
Julius Schröder
Die Mutter, der Fahrer, der Direktor
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