Lili Elbe by Gerda Gottleib
Last night I watched the movie, The Danish Girl, the story of Danish painter Einar Wegenar. Einar later known as Lili Elbe underwent one of the first gender reassignment operations in the early 1900s. Gerda Gottleib was Einar's wife and also a painter. The storyline revolves around their struggles as artists and the pioneer transgender sex reassignment of Einar into Lili Elbe.
Poplerne ved Hobro c 1919
by Einar Mogons Wegenar
If you get a chance to see the movie I recommend it. It's a moving glimpse into the sexual identity struggles of a transgender person at a time when society was much less accepting or knowledgeable about the variations and nuances of human sexuality. Thanks for reading and for all your comments.
I had no idea that transgender surgery was done so early.
ReplyDeleteSadly, there are still gaps in acceptance.
Thanks for the info. This looks perfect for long winter evenings!
ReplyDeleteHi Suzi, thanks, not only did I enjoy the storyline but the Danish countryside and architecture and the artist's stories were worth learning about as well.
DeleteHi Suzi, thanks, not only did I enjoy the storyline but the Danish countryside and architecture and the artist's stories were worth learning about as well.
DeleteHi Sue, thanks, the movie well illustrated the personal conflicts of someone who is born one gender but has always felt they were another one.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, thanks, the movie well illustrated the personal conflicts of someone who is born one gender but has always felt they were another one.
ReplyDeleteI loved this movie - it was deeply moving, interesting and so very well played. First class actors and a story that hasn't lost its actuality.
ReplyDeleteHi Carola, thanks, I was surprised to see the quality of acting and the intriguing storyline.
DeleteIt was such a sad ending to the brave pioneer who paved the way for all those who followed.
ReplyDeleteHi Ms. Sparrow, thanks, yes a sad ending and yet his wife went on to paint her life after that. There are far more brave folks in the world than we realize, even our next door neighbors could be heroes and little would we know.
DeleteI have to add that to my "must see" list. Sadly, here in NC the struggle for transgender people took a giant leap backwards this year.
ReplyDeleteHi Michele, thanks, the movie is worth watching; seeing how transgender folks struggle in private and public.
ReplyDeleteI will get to see this movie and I look forward to doing so.
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