20,000 Species of Bees
dir. Estibaliz Urresola Solaguren · 2023
Being alive involves navigating personal identity and self-discovery while also understanding the complexities of familial relationships.
Lucía, an eight-year-old girl, navigates the complexities of her identity as she embraces her trans femininity during a summer spent with her family. The film captures the delicate interplay of innocence and self-discovery, inviting viewers into a world where familial love and societal expectations collide.
Lucía is an eight-year-old girl, who sometimes struggles as the world tries to catch up with the fact that she is trans. As the summer holidays pass, she explores her femininity alongside the women of her family who at the same time reflect on their own femininity.
Talking points
- the impact of gender identity on childhood
- the role of family in personal acceptance
- the significance of summer as a transformative time
- the portrayal of femininity across generations
