Hélène Trésore Transnationale

This documentary presents an intimate portrait of Hélène Hazera, a key figure in France's countercultures. Hazera was not only a member of the Gazolines and the Homosexual Front for Revolutionary Action (FHAR) but also a pioneering LGBTQ activist. She played a vital role in founding Act Up’s Trans and AIDS commissions, highlighting her commitment to advocacy.

Judith Abitbol's film explores Hazera's journey as she became the first transgender journalist at a major national newspaper, Libération. The documentary delves into the insurrectionary spirit of the time, showcasing the radical imagination, humor, and defiance that characterized French culture during those decades. It honors those who bravely lived their truths in a society that often pushed back against them.