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Transvestism

"I love the smell of angora in the morning!" (Not uttered in "Glen or Glenda" - pictured). This compilation of 'big men in tights' movies (among others) shows us the often funny, tragic, but never dull lives as led by transvestites, and transsexuals, in the movies. Some actors are often hilariously shown to be unsuited for the garter and makeup (Ed Wood in "Glen or Glenda"), while others make the uncanny transformation from man to woman to often stunning effect (Jaye Davidson in "The Crying Game"). Also included are those farcical films where men must disguise themselves as women inevitably leading to much frantic confusion and deception ("Some Like It Hot").

Victor / Victoria (1982)

7.6/10
Director: Blake Edwards
Starring: Julie Andrews, James Garner, Robert Preston

A very funny sexual comedy of errors. Down-and-out singer Julie Andrews masquerades as a man and becomes the toast of Paris cabarets in the 1930's. Wi... Read more

Wigstock: The Movie (1995)

6.8/10
Director: Barry Shils
Starring: RuPaul , The Lady Bunny, Lypsinka, Deee-Lite

'A celebration of life, liberty and the pursuit of big hair', New York City's annual Wigstock drag festival is the focus of this wild and exuberant do... Read more

Yentl (1983)

6.6/10
Director: Barbra Streisand
Starring: Amy Irving, Barbra Streisand, Mandy Patinkin

Barbra Streisand directs herself in a sweeping entertainment based on the I B Singer short story about a young woman who disguises herself as a young... Read more

Zazie Dans Le Metro (1960)

7.1/10
Director: Louis Malle
Starring: Catherine Demongeot, Philippe Noiret

Funny in a bold, delicate, freakish, outrageous and occasionally night-marish way and crammed with sight gags and preposterous photographic stunts. 'A... Read more