Aadama õun
A poetic documentary about a trans boy told from Adam and his mother’s perspective
In short
Aadama õun is an intimate documentary about a trans boy named Adam, told from both his point of view and that of his mother, Amy Jenkins. Built from two decades of video material, it follows Adam’s path toward becoming a man and his parents’ adjustments to the changes around him. The film includes milestones such as university applications, birthdays, doctor visits and breast funerals, and is suitable for viewers aged 10 and up.
Summary by Eventeeka from the organizer’s announcement. The original text follows below.
17 November 2026, Tuesday · 12:30 · From €4.95 · Film: EN · Subtitles: EN
Kino Sõprus · Vanalinn, Vana-Posti tn 8, Tallinn ↗
Only the film language is specified; introductions and discussions may use another language.
„Aadama õun“ on intiimne dokumentaal transsoolisest poisist nimega Adam, jutustatud nii poisi kui ka tema ema Amy Jenkinsi perspektiivist. Kahe aastakümne jooksul kogutud videomaterjal jälgib poisi teekonda meheks saamisel ning tema vanemate kohanemist seotud muutustega.
Adami ema, filmitegija Amy Jenkins, jäädvustab uudishimu ja armastusega kõiksugu olulisi verstaposte: ülikoolidesse kandideerimist, sünnipäevi, arstivisiite ja samuti „rindade matuseid“. Film väljendab kaunilt, kuidas kino võib täita teraapilist eesmärki, et aega talletada ja sellest lahti lasta. Film sobib vaatamiseks alates vanusest 10+
Režissöör: Amy K. Jenkins · 2026 · poetic documentary · 124 min · USA
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