Quisiera Ser Hombre
Encyclopedia
Quisiera ser hombre is a Mexican
motion picture released in 1988. Many people think, in a good way, this film helped indirectly to think about homosexuality
and travestism
in teenagers.
" is preferred by men. She decides to change her appearance in order to have luck, so Manuela becomes Manuelito. Immediately find a job as an assistant of Miguel (Guillermo Capetillo
), who is also a designer. Miguel offers to share his department, and Manuelito agrees because she/he doesn't have a place to live. This raises a number of funny situations, especially when Miguel is alarmed to know that he is falling in love with his "male friend".http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http://www.geocities.com/peliculaslucero/quisiera.html&date=2009-10-26+00:22:40.
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
motion picture released in 1988. Many people think, in a good way, this film helped indirectly to think about homosexuality
Homosexuality
Homosexuality is romantic or sexual attraction or behavior between members of the same sex or gender. As a sexual orientation, homosexuality refers to "an enduring pattern of or disposition to experience sexual, affectional, or romantic attractions" primarily or exclusively to people of the same...
and travestism
Androgyny
Androgyny is a term derived from the Greek words ανήρ, stem ανδρ- and γυνή , referring to the combination of masculine and feminine characteristics...
in teenagers.
Synopsis
Manuela (Lucerito) has a lot of difficulties to get work as a fashion designer, since the world of "haute coutureHaute couture
Haute couture refers to the creation of exclusive custom-fitted clothing. Haute couture is made to order for a specific customer, and it is usually made from high-quality, expensive fabric and sewn with extreme attention to detail and finished by the most experienced and capable seamstresses,...
" is preferred by men. She decides to change her appearance in order to have luck, so Manuela becomes Manuelito. Immediately find a job as an assistant of Miguel (Guillermo Capetillo
Guillermo Capetillo
Guillermo Capetillo is a Mexican actor, singer and matador and bullfighter. He is a member of the Capetillo family. His father and his brother, actor Manuel Capetillo, Jr. are also matadors, his half-brother Eduardo Capetillo is a singer and actor...
), who is also a designer. Miguel offers to share his department, and Manuelito agrees because she/he doesn't have a place to live. This raises a number of funny situations, especially when Miguel is alarmed to know that he is falling in love with his "male friend".http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http://www.geocities.com/peliculaslucero/quisiera.html&date=2009-10-26+00:22:40.
Cast
- Lucero as Manuela/Manuel
- Guillermo CapetilloGuillermo CapetilloGuillermo Capetillo is a Mexican actor, singer and matador and bullfighter. He is a member of the Capetillo family. His father and his brother, actor Manuel Capetillo, Jr. are also matadors, his half-brother Eduardo Capetillo is a singer and actor...
as Miguel - Erika Magnusas as Mariana
- Carlos RiquelmeCarlos RiquelmeCarlos Riquelme was a Mexican film actor. He appeared in 160 films between 1939 and 1989.-Selected filmography:* The Absentee * Rosanna * The Boy and the Fog * Under the Volcano...
as Doctor - Amparo Arozamena as Chona