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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.