I’ve heard the term “Sundance film” used pejoratively over the years. I’m not sure what it means exactly, but I’m guessing Vuk Lungulov-Klotz’ Mutt would fall into that category. It’s an understated slice-of-life piece about a young trans man living in New York called Feña (Lio Mehiel). He’s Chilean-American, and in the opening scene we hear him discuss with his dad about picking him up from the airport for a visit. The dad, referring to testosterone as “that shit”, worries about not recognising his son. Already we understand the familiar tension between a trans person and his family.
12. Mutt at Sundance
12. Mutt at Sundance
12. Mutt at Sundance
I’ve heard the term “Sundance film” used pejoratively over the years. I’m not sure what it means exactly, but I’m guessing Vuk Lungulov-Klotz’ Mutt would fall into that category. It’s an understated slice-of-life piece about a young trans man living in New York called Feña (Lio Mehiel). He’s Chilean-American, and in the opening scene we hear him discuss with his dad about picking him up from the airport for a visit. The dad, referring to testosterone as “that shit”, worries about not recognising his son. Already we understand the familiar tension between a trans person and his family.