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The Contestant

October 1, 2021 1h 18m

Released 5 years ago in 2021. The Contestant is a documentary film. directed by Ronald Rivas. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Eduardo Ramírez, Yanwaldo Nieves, and Dayana Aglerth

Synopsis

Argenis, Yanvaldo, Carlos, Eduardo and Javier have something in common: they will compete in the Miss Gay Venezuela, a trans beauty contest where the man who most resembles a “Miss” wins. For several weeks, we follow them in their preparations for the final night of the contest, seeing how that illusion is built: that of being a beauty queen for one night. The event is the excuse and the ideal setting to find ourselves with wishes, fantasies and the search for a dream come true. They look for the beautiful and feminine to achieve a desire: to be admired and recognized as the most beautiful trans in the contest.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 1, 2021 4 years ago
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Runtime 1h 18m 78 minutes total
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Language Spanish Original language
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Country Mexico + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ES

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Contestant about?

Argenis, Yanvaldo, Carlos, Eduardo and Javier have something in common: they will compete in the Miss Gay Venezuela, a trans beauty contest where the man who most resembles a “Miss” wins. For s...

Who directed The Contestant?

The Contestant was directed by Ronald Rivas.

How long is The Contestant?

The Contestant has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).

When was The Contestant released?

The Contestant was released on October 1, 2021 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Contestant?

The main cast of The Contestant includes Eduardo Ramírez, Yanwaldo Nieves, Dayana Aglerth, Argenis González, Daniela Blanco Valera.