

CASA DIVERSA
NY PREMIERE
THURSDAY, JUNE 19 @ 5:30 P.M.
Instituto Cervantes New York
211 East 49th Street
New York, NY 10017

ORIGINAL TITLE:
CASA DIVERSA
DIRECTOR(S):
Carmen Vidal
COUNTRY:
Paraguay, Spain
DATE COMPLETED:
2024
LENGTH OF FILM:
28 min
FILM CATEGORY:
Documentary
PRODUCER(S):
Carmen Vidal
CAST:
In Paraguay, a country where homophobia and discrimination against transgender people are unfortunately all too common, there is a unique refuge: Casa Diversa. This documentary immerses us in the daily life of this shelter, where transgender individuals find refuge, support, and community in a safe environment. In a country where laws still do not provide strong protections for transgender people, who are exposed to significant risks of violence and discrimination, Casa Diversa emerges as an oasis of safety and solidarity in a hostile environment. Erected in a challenging landscape for those simply seeking to live their lives, Casa Diversa is a symbol of resistance and hope, reminding us of the importance of solidarity and activism in the fight for equality and dignity for all people, regardless of their gender identity.