Trans Allegories in Film: 'Robots' (2005)
Animation as a medium of storytelling can be thought to be open to all ages and as I hope my readings will reveal, they could be interpreted as transgender stories.
The Squirrel
Seventeen-year-old Adrien wants to join a fire station and become a fireman. During training, he realizes that in addition to the difficulties of practical exercises and exams, he also has to find his place in a group where roles are highly codified. His budding desire for Damien, the trainer, is quickly thwarted by the order to be a man.
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Seventeen-year-old Adrien wants to join a fire station and become a fireman. During training, he realizes that in addition to the difficulties of practical exercises and exams, he also has to find his place in a group where roles are highly codified. His budding desire for Damien, the trainer, is quickly thwarted by the order to be a man.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Thomas Buisson
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Runtime:23 minutes
Studio:Artisans du Film
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