Trans Allegories in Film: 'Nimona' (2023)
Animation as a medium of storytelling can be thought to be open to all ages and as I hope my reading will reveal, 'Nimona' could be interpreted as a transgender story.
Lokananta
Loka, a man from North Minahasa, is Christian. He is involved in a love story with Nanta, a Muslim immigrant woman. Because they met at the mosque, Nanta thought Loka was a Muslim. In fact, in North Minahasa, it is not taboo for a Christian to be in a mosque to take part in social activities. And, both Loka and Nanta are devout religious believers.
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Loka, a man from North Minahasa, is Christian. He is involved in a love story with Nanta, a Muslim immigrant woman. Because they met at the mosque, Nanta thought Loka was a Muslim. In fact, in North Minahasa, it is not taboo for a Christian to be in a mosque to take part in social activities. And, both Loka and Nanta are devout religious believers.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Puguh P. S. Admadja
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Runtime:86 minutes
Studio:Adglow Pictures, Phicos Productions
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