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Dysphoria Football Club

Directed by:

Inti Lorca

Produced by:

Nicolás Videla

Production Company:

Cinespecie

Contact:

inti.lorca@mayor.cl

  • Format

    4K

  • Duration

    90 min.

  • Country

    Chile

Synopsis

Chris, president of the first trans and non-binary football team in Chile, prepares to travel to a sports championship in São Paulo, Brazil. Despite the team's financial and social challenges, they overcome obstacles, testing their unity and determination in pursuit of victory. Back in Chile, Chris resigns as president, followed by other players. The change in leadership marks the beginning of a new era, leaving a legacy that will transform the history of the sport.

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  • Inti

    Lorca

    Director

    Inti Lorca is a film director whose documentary work focuses on his experiences within the trans community. His film debut, Disforia Fútbol Club, stems from his award-winning short film of the same name, which received recognition at FIDOCS 2022 and the 2021 Platino Awards. The film explores trans visibility and resistance through the lens of sports.

  • Nicolás

    Videla

    Producer

    Nicolás Videla is a filmmaker and documentary film teacher. Directed the feature films Naomi Campbel (2013), The Devil’s Magnificent (2016), Travesti Odyssey (2021), and currently working on Madame Wittmann’s criminal record (2026). Also produces projects for other artists and filmmakers, such as the short films Océanos Víricos (2021) by Kevin Magne, María Tres Cocos (2025) by Carolina Cheuquepán, and the feature films Mordaz (2025) by Clio Dinamarca and Dysphoria Football Club (2026) by Inti Lorca.

Technical Info

Production year: 2026
Format: 4K
Lenght: 90 min.
Country: Chile
Director: Inti Lorca
Producer: Nicolás Videla
Production company: Cinespecie
Website: Cinespecie
Instagram: @cinespecie

Awards and Official Selections

The short film Dysphoria Football Club (2021) precedes the feature film and has been recognized for its educational and social impact, addressing identity and sports from a trans perspective.

«Game Changer» Award at the Platino Awards 2021
Audience Award at FIDOCS 2022
Official Selection at CINHOMO 2022
Official Selection at AMOR 2022
Official Selection at GOYA QUEER 2022
Official Selection at RESISTENCIA FILMS 2022
Official Selection at SIN LÍMITES 2022
Official Selection at the Festival de Mujeres y Disidencias
Participation in the Chile Shorts catalog and the Escuela al Cine program
The feature film Dysphoria Football Club was presented at Conecta 2024.

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