DRESSED IN BLUE (1983)

DRESSED IN BLUE is a groundbreaking film showcasing the lives of six trans women in post-Franco Spain. Framed around an elegant ladies’ luncheon, this documentary allows the women to take center stage in presenting their life stories and dreams, as well as letting audiences in on intimate footage of trans feminine routines—hip padding, hormones, waxing and breast augmentation.

These dolls are as vicious as they are glamorous, arguing and reading each other for filth about everything from fur coats to money. DRESSED IN BLUE stands as an iconic piece of trans cinema. Join NewFest in celebrating 40-plus years of this classic with stunning HD restoration, bringing the film back to the big screen in all its original splendor.

Audiences are encouraged to check out the U.S. Premiere of VENENO Season 2: DRESSED IN BLUE, which celebrates the enduring legacy of this retrospective film, during their NewFest36 festival experience.

“DRESSED IN BLUE is a film gem from 80s Spain, a vital historical document that opens the door to the private lives of six trans women like never before. The filmmakers skillfully granted these women exceptional agency to share their experiences navigating sex work, family and their love lives, revealing their relentless fight for autonomy and success in a society that sought to constrain them. This film is essential for understanding the struggles and resilience of trans women during Spain’s early years of democracy. A must-see!” – Anto(n) Astudillo, Programmer

Antonio Giménez Rico

Antonio Giménez Rico

Lorenzo Arana Orellano, Rene Amor Fernandez, Jose Antonio Sanchez Sanchez, Francisco Perez de los Cobos Avila, Juan Muñoz Santiago, Jose Ruiz Orejon Casado