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The Iron Ladies (DVD)
DIRECTED BY - Youngyooth Thongkonthun
IndiePix Price: $14.95
RUNTIME - 104 minutes
RATING - Not Rated
YEAR - 2001
FORMAT - DVD Region 1
GENRES - comedy, glbt, sports & recreation
Film Info
Based on the true story of Thailand's 1996 national volleyball champions, this comedy follows a team of transgendered players that wins its way into the competition.
When Coach Bee, a new female coach, steps in to take over a team, she wants to choose her own players. Her first move is to select Mon, who was previously left off of the team for being gay. His addition causes several players to leave in protest--which leaves room for plenty of Mon's friends. Before long, only one team member is straight, and they finds that they are mowing down the competition! This underdog sports film was a massive hit in its native Thailand.
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FESTIVALS
- Febiofest: International Film, Television and Video Festival 2005 (Prague, Czech Republic)
- Paris Gay & Lesbian Film Festival 2002 (Paris, France)
- Bergen International Film Festival 2001 (Bergen, Norway)
- Berlin International Film Festival 2001 (Berlin, Germany)
- Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema 2001 (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
- Chicago International Film Festival 2001 (Chicago, United States)
- Deauville Asian Film Festival 2001 (Deauville, France)
- Dublin Lesbian and Gay Film Festival 2001 (Dublin, Ireland)
- Frameline: San Francisco International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival 2001 (San Francisco, United States)
- Helsinki Film Festival - Love & Anarchy 2001 (Helsinki, Finland)
Awards
- Audience Award, Best Feature (Winner)
2001 Frameline: San Francisco International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival (San Francisco, United States) - Audience Award, Best Feature Film (Winner)
2001 Dublin Lesbian and Gay Film Festival (Dublin, Ireland) - Audience Award, Best Feature Film (Winner)
2001 New York Lesbian & Gay Film Festival (New York City, United States) - Best Film (Nominee)
2001 Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema (Buenos Aires, Argentina) - Discovery Award (2nd Place)
2000 Toronto International Film Festival (Toronto, Canada) - Exposé (Nominee)
2002 Political Film Society (United States)