POV: Who I am Not

What makes a male, and what makes a female in a world dominated by the gender binary? Where do we draw the line, and does it really matter? In this documentary actress-turned-director Tünde Skovrán explores the lives of two South Africans from contrasting backgrounds who share one particular natural variation in common. Namely, they are intersex — born male and female within one single body, experiencing various forms of trauma and self-doubt. Sharon-Rose Khumalo, a South African beauty queen, plunges into an identity crisis after finding out she is intersex. She needs the guidance of somebody just like her. The only person who will help is Dimakatso Sebi, a masculine-presenting intersex activist. They both navigate a journey marked by society’s stigma and inner struggles. Intertwining raw reality with poetic beauty, the documentary captures the heart-wrenching fight for acceptance in a binary world. While the film focuses on intersex experiences, it is set within the broader context of challenging binary gender norms, and urges society to embrace the full spectrum of human identity.