Film Course - The History of Trans Representation on Screen

Despite existing for centuries, trans representation in cinema has only started to materialise in the mainstream space within the last decade or so, with films like I Saw the TV Glow (dir. Jane Schoenbrun) and The Danish Girl (dir. Tom Hooper) highlighting trans stories for better or worse. However, deep within the crevices of celluloid, trans stories have existed on screen since the 1950s: with now beloved cult films such as Glen or Glenda (Ed Wood), through to the 60s with Paul Morrissey and Andy Warhol making films featuring trans actors such as Candy Darling and Holly Woodlawn. This one-off course aims to trace the complex history of trans representation in film, looking at genre film (such as horror) through to European arthouse, to interrogate how important ethical representation is when depicting trans people and how films influence contemporary ideas on gender.

Tutor: Autumn Parker

Duration: 1 x 3 hour session

When: Saturday 28 June, 2.30pm – 5.45pm (includes 15-min break)

Price: £15 full / £12 members & concessions / £10 under 25s
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