Superhero Intersex
Tugba Baykal / Turkey / 2023 / 45 min / Turkish with English subtitles
DOCUMENTARY
Content Warnings: Talk of child abuse, talk of interphobia, talk of non-consensual medical treatment and procedures
'Superhero Intersex' documents the resilience of three intersex activists in Turkey, showcasing their solidarity and strength despite immense pressure. Aslı Yasemin Bahar, Belgin Günay and Şerife Yurtseven draw attention to the rights violations, medical abuse and life experiences of intersex people through their own lives.
+ Following the screening of ‘Superhero Intersex’ join us for a panel discussion with a group of gender-diverse individuals for a talk on bodily consent, the impact of rigid binary structures and white gender determinism on gender-diverse bodies, and how different communities support each other in dismantling the gender regime, fostering a diverse sense of belonging.
The discussion will be approximately 45 min.
