Lotus Sports Club
By Vanna Hem & Tommaso Colognese
In Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia, Leak and Amas practise their passion for football in the town's women's team coached by Pa Vann. Coach and father figure, Pa Vann offers these transgender teenagers, often victims of discrimination and rejected by their families, the opportunity to express themselves in their bodies. Filmed over five years, "Lotus Sports Club," by directors Tommaso Colognese and Vanna Hem, is a wonderful example of inclusiveness and solidarity, set against the backdrop of the country's difficult economic and social situation.
Section Competition - Focus
Original language(s) Khmer
Subtitle(s) English & French
- Director(s)
- Vanna Hem & Tommaso Colognese
Production
- Document Our History Now
Rights holder
- Document Our History Now
Cinematographer
- Vanna Hem
Music
- Joeri Pronk
Sound
- Emanuele Costantini
Editor
- Robin Whalley
- Ona Bartroli Portell
- Duration
- 72'
- Year
- 2022
- Production country
- Netherlands & Cambodia
- Status
- Swiss Premiere
Wednesday 15 March
18:30
Grütli - Salle Simon
sold out - in case of cancellation, tickets will be put back on sale before the screening
In presence of the filmmakers
Wednesday 15 March
19:00
Maison de quartier sous-gare (Lausanne)
free entrance
Sunday 19 March
14:30
Espace Pitoëff - Grande salle
sold out - in case of cancellation, tickets will be put back on sale before the screening
Followed by the debate "Rights for young trans* and non-binary people"
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