In a Year with 13 Moons (In Eminem Jahr mit 13 Monden) (1978)
Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Written by Rainer Werner Fassbinder
1978/West Germany
IMDb page
First viewing/Criterion Channel
What I would like is to make Hollywood movies, that is, movies as wonderful and universal, but at the same time not as hypocritical, as Hollywood. — R. W. Fassbinder
Volker Spengler gives a heartfelt performance in another beautifully made film from this exceptionally prolific director.
Spengler plays Elvira Weishaupt, a transgender woman. The former Ernst went to Casablanca for sex change surgery when his lover said he would like him better if he were a woman.
But the sex change has led to only loneliness and abuse for poor Elvira. She now has let herself go and struggles to make a connection with anyone.
I love Fassbinder and I liked this film. It moved a bit slow in comparison to my favorites of his films.
