Papá Melissa

Dir. Sophia Stieglitz

Papá Melissa | 2025 | Mexico | 87 min.

Synopsis

In the heart of Coyoacán, Melissa and Claudia—Aztec dancers, partners for more than 20 years, and mothers of five children—face the exploration of Melissa’s gender identity. Amid laughter, tensions, and an unbreakable love, they challenge binary views and bravely celebrate identity, resilience, and the path toward authenticity. Art and humor become their refuge in the face of life’s challenges.

Premiere

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September, 2026

Film Credits

Directed by

Sophia Stieglitz

Producers

Constanza Castro
Doménica Castro
Rodrigo Jiménez
Sophia Stieglitz

Cinematography

Gabriela Reyes Fuchs AMC
Sophia Stieglitz AMC

Edited by

Ana Laura Calderón

Sound

Raquel Belver
Kris Berle

Sound designer

Carlos “Lion” Pérez

Music composer

Carlos “Lion” Pérez

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