Paradise is Not for Sale
Sep 13, 1985 · 1h 2m
Director
Teit RitzauOverview
Documentary about transgendered people. The film alternates between musical performances and personal stories. Hanne Rasmussen, formerly called Hans, faces stigma and still has to dress in men's clothes when he sees his family. With old letters and archive clips, Ellen Bækgaard talks about historical figures such as Lili Elbe and Magnus Hirchsfeld. American Christine Jørgensen shares the story of her life and the attention she received when she went to Denmark in the 1950s to have sex reassignment surgery. And Thomas Holck, who was formerly called Lis, talks about his innermost thoughts and the 15 years it took to achieve stability in his new gender.
Cast of Paradise is Not for Sale
Crew of Paradise is Not for Sale
About Paradise is Not for Sale
What is Paradise is Not for Sale about?
Documentary about transgendered people. The film alternates between musical performances and personal stories. Hanne Rasmussen, formerly called Hans, faces stigma and still has to dress in men's clothes when he sees his family. With old letters and archive clips, Ellen Bækgaard talks about historical figures such as Lili Elbe and Magnus Hirchsfeld. American Christine Jørgensen shares the story…
When was Paradise is Not for Sale released?
Paradise is Not for Sale was released on September 13, 1985.
How long is Paradise is Not for Sale?
Paradise is Not for Sale runs 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).
Who directed Paradise is Not for Sale?
Paradise is Not for Sale was directed by Teit Ritzau.
Who is in the cast of Paradise is Not for Sale?
The cast of Paradise is Not for Sale includes Hanne Rasmussen (Herself), Ellen Bækgaard (Herself), Christine Jorgensen (Herself) and Thomas Holck (Himself).