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“When I wrote Wakolda at first I wasn't conscious that I was writing about something so close to or that had so many similar elements with XXY. It was just after I was done writing that I noticed it. I think both teenagers in each film have many similarities, and Mengele is the extreme version of the plastic surgeon in XXY. Both stories definitely have several ideas connecting them.”

Quote by Lucia Puenzo

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Lucia Puenzo (born November 28, 1976) is an Argentine author, film director, and screenwriter. She is best known for her novel "The Curse of the Fish" and the film "XXY," which explore themes of gender, identity, and marginalized communities. Born in Buenos Aires, she graduated from the National Film Institute of Argentina. Her work blends literature and cinema, earning international acclaim and awards. more

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