Joris Lachaise

Director

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Joris Lachaise is a French director who has made a name for himself with his bold and haunting documentaries. With TRANSFARIANA (2022), he delivers a captivating work that sheds light on the unusual relationship between a trans woman and a former guerrilla fighter in Colombia. The film combines intimate portraits with political and social issues and demonstrates Lachaise's flair for complex topics and human destinies. His works are characterized by a profound narrative style and visual power that crosses borders and inspires reflection. Joris Lachaise is considered an important representative of modern European documentary film.

Films on Sooner

  • Transfariana

    2023

    152 mins

    Documentary, Queer

    An unexpected love story between a trans former sex worker and a FARC rebel begins in a Colombian prison and leads to an unforeseen alliance.