Bella
Bella is a young transsexual who dreams of glamour from behind prison walls – in a world without women, Bella is Queen.
Bella’s tattooing skills and sharp wit allow her to survive amongst the male inmates, but her determination to behave and look like a woman makes her a target for prison-officer Goff.
When Goff attempts to destroy her dreams, Bella takes a courageous stand. (Short film) Winner, Regensburg Short Film Festival 1999.
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Production Details
Producers: John Harris, Philippa Mossman
Bella played by: Mitch Thomas
Goff played by: Tim Gordon
Director: Karen Nobes
Writer: Bill Payne
Editor: Eric de Beus
DOP: Rewa Harre
Sound: Mike McCree
Sound Design: Chris Burt
Composer: Steve Cournane
Funded by: The New Zealand Film Commission