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‘My Octopus Teacher’ Outfit Off The Fence Boards Viviane D’Avilla’s Intersex Doc ‘Let Us Be’ Ahead of Rio Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
Off the Fence has acquired international sales rights to Viviane D’Avilla’s documentary *Let Us Be*, which explores the lives of intersex people in India, Brazil and the United States. The film, which premiered at Raindance, will screen in Latin America at the Rio Film Festival, with sales beginning at Mipcom in October.
The documentary examines intersex people’s personal experiences, including discrimination, medical violence, identity and resilience, while presenting intersex lives beyond medical or social definitions. Subjects include Brazilian parliamentarian Carolina Iara and Indian community leader Aanandh Rajappan; the film was produced by Dona Rosa Films and Social Construct with Brazilian public funding and additional financial support.
In short
- Off the Fence will sell the intersex documentary *Let Us Be* internationally.
- The film follows intersex lives across India, Brazil and the United States.
- Sales launch at Mipcom after festival screenings.
Explained simply
Intersex people are born with sex characteristics, such as anatomy or hormones, that do not fit typical definitions of male or female bodies. Their experiences vary, and being intersex is distinct from gender identity and sexual orientation.
Viviane D’Avilla’s documentary follows intersex people in India, Brazil and the United States, including Brazilian parliamentarian Carolina Iara and Indian community leader Aanandh Rajappan. It explores their lives and experiences of discrimination, medical treatment and identity, as well as resilience.
Off the Fence is a company that sells documentary rights internationally. Its involvement can help a film reach broadcasters and audiences in different countries, while the Rio Film Festival provides a Latin American screening platform.
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