I Have To Say I Love You

Father Julio Lancellotti tells the story of Marino, a transmasculine person who lived in the sixth century, in Lebanon, and who, after his death, was canonized as Santa Marina, considered, by progressive sectors of the Catholic church, the protector of gender identity. With scenes, reflections and interactions of a transmasculine group, the film promotes sensitive contemporary discussions about, for example, respect for the social name, resignifying Santa Marina into São Marino.

Loosely inspired by real events and tells the story of the love relationship between Lia and Veronica. While Veronica is forced to deal with some traumas, Lia immerses herself in a process of elaborating and questioning her own gender identity.