Many people, particularly young women, may well benefit from a dose of fantasy and inspiration, especially if they live in a big “concrete prison” of a city in a conservative society. Just ask the three tomboys who don’t conform to societal expectations and meet a trans woman called Fantasy in, yes, Fantasy , the feature directorial debut of Slovenian musician and director Kukla.

The exploration of gender and desire, as well as journey of self-discovery, based on the filmmaker’s short Sisters , will world premiere in the Filmmakers of the Present program at the 78th edition of the Locarno Film Festival on Aug. 8.

Many people, particularly young women, may well benefit from a dose of fantasy and inspiration, especially if they live in a big “concrete prison” of a city in

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