Release Year: 1963
Synopsis:
In 1963, Italian filmmaker Mino Loy created 90 Notti in Giro per il Mondo, a documentary that was as much a celebration of the erotic arts as it was a subtle commentary on the societal challenges faced by transgender women. The film, whose title translates to "90 Nights Around the World," serves as a wide-reaching exploration of the world of burlesque, erotic arts, and performance cultures, including an intimate portrait of the legendary transgender performer Marie-Pierre Pruvot, also known as Bambi.
90 Notti in Giro per il Mondo is an engaging and evocative documentary, capturing a period of time when transgender performers were beginning to gain international recognition within cabaret and revue shows, particularly in Paris. The film documents not only the glamorous world of burlesque and striptease but also the emotional and social complexities surrounding performers who, at the time, navigated the challenges of identity, acceptance, and public perception.
