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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Helena doesn't care about the accusations and insults from those around her when she wants to marry Fareeq, who is another man's husband, the spouse of Suhaila. Their relationship is discovered by Dato Fauzan who then suggests that Helena be sent abroad to continue her studies. Reluctant, Helena defiantly runs away and plans to marry Fareeq. Unfortunately, Fareeq breaks his promise, causing Helena to be devastated. In navigating her chaotic life, Helena meets Izzat who is cynical, egotistical, and inappropriately arrogant. All of this adds to Helena's confusion. Baker, a hot-headed baker working at that rundown bakery, is always picking fights with Helena. There's always something wrong in his eyes. And the situation becomes increasingly tense when circumstances force Helena to work with Izzat at the same bakery. Eventually, their hearts are touched by love. However, Helena's secret is revealed when the two of them are busy falling in love.
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Helena doesn't care about the accusations and insults from those around her when she wants to marry Fareeq, who is another man's husband, the spouse of Suhaila. Their relationship is discovered by Dato Fauzan who then suggests that Helena be sent abroad to continue her studies. Reluctant, Helena defiantly runs away and plans to marry Fareeq. Unfortunately, Fareeq breaks his promise, causing Helena to be devastated. In navigating her chaotic life, Helena meets Izzat who is cynical, egotistical, and inappropriately arrogant. All of this adds to Helena's confusion. Baker, a hot-headed baker working at that rundown bakery, is always picking fights with Helena. There's always something wrong in his eyes. And the situation becomes increasingly tense when circumstances force Helena to work with Izzat at the same bakery. Eventually, their hearts are touched by love. However, Helena's secret is revealed when the two of them are busy falling in love.
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