Ignacio González

An intimate documentary portrait of an exceptional couple who live in a suburb of Montevideo: Julia, a 65-year-old transsexual whose new gender identity has finally been recognised (after twelve years) by the Uruguayan state, and Ignacio, her lover, a former construction worker with a troubled past. Inseparable for 20 years, the couple are now preparing for marriage. Aldo Garay’s camera follows Julia and Ignacio’s joys and worries, patiently revealing the sources of the strength of their relationship.

This documentary, which is the first part of a long-term project, tells the story of Julia, a trans-sexual who even manages to get her identity document changed, and of her partner Ignacio. The couple let the camera into their world, and with complete candour and frankness they give us a kind of intimate diary on film.