Glen or Glenda

Glen or Glenda

1953 · 71 min · EN · 4.7 (163 votes)
Dir. Edward D. Wood Jr. · Starring Timothy Farrell, Bela Lugosi, Edward D. Wood Jr., Lyle Talbot, Dolores Fuller, 'Tommy' Haynes

“I Changed My Sex!”

Drama

Glen doesn't dare tell his fiancée Barbara that he is a transvestite known as Glenda; in addition, Alan is undergoing medical treatment to become a woman named Anne; both stories are told by a psychiatrist.

VIBE

A deeply personal and bizarre exploration of gender identity. This film feels like a fever dream, blending psychological confession with surreal, dreamlike imagery. It's a strange, affecting, and unforgettable journey into the self.

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