Every Time I Die (2022) (2022)

Plot

"Every Time I Die" intricately weaves documentary and fiction to explore the profound impact of death through the experiences of seven trans women. The film combines heartfelt testimonies with surreal and fantastical elements, offering diverse perspectives on mortality. It highlights the grim reality of transfeminicides, noting that 36 trans women were murdered in Colombia in 2021. The narrative delves into social death, emphasizing exclusion and silencing, while also addressing the metaphorical deaths encountered in life—renunciations, separations, and transformations. This poignant work serves as a ritual of symbolic transformation, illuminating the struggles and resilience of its subjects.