IMDb 8.2 2023 HD

Our Males and Females

Our Males and Females

2023
Drama
11 min NR
5.5 / 10
8.2 IMDB

A father and mother are faced with the painful task of washing their deceased transgender daughter, but when no one agrees to wash her, how far is the…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Ahmad Alyaseer
Starring
Kamel El Basha / Shafeqa Al-Tal / Moataz Allabadi / Tetiana Beras / Sana Saleh

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Sophia Chang
Mar 20, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Our Males and Females' is a profoundly moving and important film that tackles the complex intersection of grief, identity, and societal prejudice. The story of a father determined to honour his deceased transgender daughter’s final wishes, even when…

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Oliver Reed
Mar 20, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The premise of 'Our Males and Females' is undeniably powerful, tackling the difficult subject of a transgender individual's death and the subsequent struggle for respectful passage. Kamel El Basha shoulders the emotional core of the film, portraying a…

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Genevieve Dubois
Mar 20, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A deeply affecting and crucial piece of cinema, 'Our Males and Females' is a testament to the enduring power of parental love in the face of profound adversity. The film’s narrative centres on a father's painful journey after…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 20, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'Our Males and Females' presents a harrowing scenario, forcing its characters and audience into a confrontation with uncomfortable truths about acceptance and loss. The central premise, revolving around a father's quest to honour his deceased transgender daughter's final…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 20, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Kamel El Basha delivers a performance of quiet devastation in 'Our Males and Females,' a film that bravely navigates the treacherous waters of grief and societal prejudice. The director, whose name remains unknown, handles the sensitive subject matter…

FAQs

While the provided context does not specify the cultural setting, the themes of familial duty, religious or cultural burial rites, and societal acceptance of transgender identities suggest a narrative that engages with specific cultural nuances. The film appears to explore how these elements interact, particularly within the context of grief and end-of-life rituals for a transgender individual.