Enigma

Chronicling the divergent paths of iconic pioneers April Ashley, Amanda Lear, and others, acclaimed filmmaker Zackary Drucker explores questions of identity and survival, revealing the disparate but intertwined stories of women whose lives helped shape trans culture and history. Their experiences, varied and complex, highlight the costs associated with living their truths and explore what is gained and lost by defining their identities. ENIGMA delves into the lost history of a vibrant, underground Parisian nightclub, called Le Carrousel, where trans women enjoyed a safe space to express themselves in the 1950s. With stunning archival footage of the women onstage and backstage, dazzling photographs, and home movies of iconic trans performers, the film highlights women whose stories are inextricably linked to the club.