Marcia Roth

Design & Motion


Maria Luiza

feature film, documentary
2019, Brasília-DF

assigned work: visual identity / poster / title design / motion design

Maria Luiza da Silva is the first military officer recognized as a transsexual in the history of the Brazilian Armed Forces. After 22 years of working in the military, she was retired on disability. The film investigates the motivations to prevent her from wearing the female uniform and her affirmation trajectory as a trans woman. Directed by Marcelo Díaz.