Las mañanitas 2025
In *Las mañanitas (2025)*, director Lézio Schiffke-Rodriguez crafts a deeply personal documentary that unfolds like an intimate letter to philosopher Paul B. Preciado, blending raw vulnerability with a journey of queer self-discovery.
Director: Lézio Schiffke-Rodriguez
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is *Las mañanitas (2025)* about?
*Las mañanitas* is an intimate documentary where filmmaker Lézio Schiffke-Rodriguez embarks on a journey of self-discovery while addressing the complexities of growing up queer within a Spanish evangelical family. Through personal reflections and archival footage of social movements, the film explores themes of identity, healing, and the rejection of gender binaries.
Who directed *Las mañanitas*?
Lézio Schiffke-Rodriguez directs this evocative documentary, blending autobiographical storytelling with the legacy of queer liberation.
Who stars in *Las mañanitas*?
The documentary features philosopher and filmmaker Paul B. Preciado in a central role, alongside director Lézio Schiffke-Rodriguez and Caroline Battoïa.
Is *Las mañanitas (2025)* worth watching?
Given its raw honesty and relevance to contemporary queer discourse, *Las mañanitas* offers a compelling watch for those interested in identity, documentary filmmaking, and the intersections of personal and political revolutions—even without an IMDb rating yet.
How long is *Las mañanitas*?
*Las mañanitas (2025)* runs for 11 minutes.
About Las mañanitas (2025) — A Queer Filmmaker's Letter to Paul B. Preciado
In *Las mañanitas (2025)*, director Lézio Schiffke-Rodriguez crafts a deeply personal documentary that unfolds like an intimate letter to philosopher Paul B. Preciado, blending raw vulnerability with a journey of queer self-discovery. The film traces a transformative path from the conservative roots of a Spanish evangelical upbringing to the liberating streets of New York, where the filmmaker confronts the rigid binaries of gender and identity. With Caroline Battoïa leading the emotional core, the documentary captures the fragility and resilience of growing up queer in a world that demands conformity.
Shot in evocative locations from Lausanne to Manhattan, *Las mañanitas* weaves archival fragments of social revolutions with the filmmaker's own reflections, creating a tapestry of hope and reclamation. The atmosphere is at once tender and defiant, as Schiffke-Rodriguez redefines the boundaries of the body and the soul, inviting viewers to question the narratives they've been handed. A poignant meditation on healing, this 11-minute documentary is a whispered manifesto for those who've ever felt out of place.