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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