In a Year with 13 Moons (1978)

Plot

Elvira Weishaupt, a former butchery worker, makes a profound sacrifice for love, transforming her identity through gender reassignment for a partner who ultimately leaves her. Now faced with the complexities of her new existence, Elvira grapples with the remnants of her past life while seeking acceptance in a world that often feels alien. As she navigates her emotional turmoil and yearns for connection, Elvira's journey unfolds with poignant reflections on identity, loss, and the quest for belonging. Her story captures the universal struggle for self-acceptance and the impact of love's choices.