Elle est Bo

Director: Marion Vagner and Christophe Deborsu
Release Year: 2019

Title in English: Her Name Is Bo

In the world of journalism, coming out as a transgender person can be a challenging and life-altering experience. For many, this process involves confronting personal struggles while also facing potential judgment from colleagues and the public. For Bo Van Spilbeeck, a well-known Belgian television reporter, this journey was not only a personal revelation but a brave act of vulnerability. At the age of 58, after years of quietly grappling with her true identity, she publicly transitioned and embraced the name "Bo." The documentary Her Name Is Bo, directed by Marion Vagner and Christophe Deborsu, captures the story of this courageous decision.

Gardenia: Bevor der letzte Vorhang fällt

Director: Thomas Wallner
Release Year: 2014
English title: Before the Last Curtain Falls

Thomas Wallner's documentary "Before the Last Curtain Falls" (German: Bevor der letzte Vorhang fällt) emerges as a poignant exploration of identity, love, and aging through the lives of a remarkable group of drag and transgender cabaret performers. Released in 2014, the film chronicles the journey of these artists as they prepare for their final show in Ghent after a successful international tour of the acclaimed cabaret "Gardenia." Wallner, a German-Canadian filmmaker known for his ability to capture the human experience, offers a unique lens on the lives of these performers (Gerrit Becker, Richard Dierick, Vanessa Van Durme, Andrea De Laet, Danilo Povolo, Rudy Suwyns, Griet De Backer, Hendrik Lebon, Dirk Van Vaerenbergh, Yong Li and Ashref Mahmoud). He intended to move beyond the stereotypical narratives of transsexuality and homosexuality, aiming instead to highlight broader themes of love, acceptance, and the challenges of aging.