By revisiting key elements of Naikee’s journey in her quest for identity and freedom, the film seeks to challenge the pervasive heteronormative standards of a society that is often overly binary, aiming to create an ode to diversity. Through a reinterpretation of Botticelli’s painting “The Birth of Venus,” Naikee asserts her right to become an image-maker, shaping the narrative of society and advocating for a broader spectrum of identities.
Documentary, 20 minutes
Written and directed by Clémentine Decremps
Photography by Dorothea Pilz
Produced by Laïdak Films
Distributed by Manifest Films
Supported by Medienboard and Europe Creative Media.
Selected at BFI Flare, Frameline 48, Athens International Film + Video Festival, Divine Queer Film Festival, Rio LGBTQIA+, Mecal Pro Festival, Bucharest Feminist Film Festival, PLONS! Film Festival, Q-Fest, Chéries-Chéris.
