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A Fantastic Woman (2018)
Santiago, Chile
The 2018 Oscar winner for Best Foreign Language Film follows
trans woman Marina (played by Daniella Vega, the Academy Awards’
first transgender presenter) as she fights for her rights following
the death of her boyfriend Orlando. The award win helped LGBTQ+
activists reignite Chile’s discussions around trans rights, which
led to the passing of a bill in September 2018 that lets trans
citizens change their name and gender on official records.