Aleya(2024)

movie - first aired/released 2024-10-10 - 10 min

Documentary

Directed by Omar Abogabal

An intimate close-up on Aleya, a trans woman who has recently moved from Cairo to germany right after her transition. This portrait marks her first year as a woman, having to cope with the loss of loved ones, family disownment, hormonal and psychological turmoil. She shares intimate stories, anecdotes and poems that document her transition.