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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After the death of her father, whom she never knew, a young woman finds herself at the head of a large company.
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After the death of her father, whom she never knew, a young woman finds herself at the head of a large company.
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Genre:Comedy, Drama
Written By:Martin Guyot, Bernard Rapp, Céline Guyot
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Runtime:90 minutes
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