The First Lady

The First Lady

The First Lady

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The First Lady

2025

1h 22m

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Overview

Fearing for her life, Israeli transgender pioneer Efrat Tilma fled the country as a teenager. Now in her seventies, she must fight for her freedom once again, as the country spirals into political and social regression.

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Beetz Brothers Film Production

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NDR Naturfilm

ARTE

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Efrat Tilma

Self

Efrat Tilma

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