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Insumisa (2019)
Release Year: 2019
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Alternative Title: Insoumises, Insumisas, Defiant Souls
Director: Fernando Pérez, Laura Cazador
Writer: Fernando Pérez, Juan Carlos Tabío, Laura Cazador
Production & Genre
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Genre: Drama
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Story
In 'Insumisa', Enrique Faber, a Swiss surgeon, arrives in Cuba in 1810 to search for his missing son. After weeks of investigation, he learns that his son was killed during a slave revolt. Disbelieving this news, Enrique settles in Baracoa and marries Juana, a local woman. His success as a doctor and their marriage attract jealousy and malicious rumors about his high-pitched voice and fragile appearance. One night, four men sent by a slave trader attack him. They undress Enrique and discover that he is actually a woman. Enrique is arrested and faces a scandalous trial.
Summary
'Insumisa' (2019) is a historical drama directed by Fernando Pérez and Laura Cazador, based on the true story of Enrique Faber. Set in colonial Cuba during the early 19th century, the film explores themes of identity, gender, and the societal pressures faced by those who defy norms. The movie follows Faber's journey as a Swiss surgeon searching for his son in Cuba while also navigating his own secret. The narrative culminates in Faber's arrest and trial following a shocking revelation about his true nature.
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