Amanda Lear

Chronicling the divergent paths of iconic pioneers April Ashley, Amanda Lear, and others, acclaimed filmmaker Zackary Drucker (HBO's The Stroll) explores questions of identity and survival, revealing the stories of women whose lives help paint a vivid portrait of a history rarely seen on screen. Former Vogue model April Ashley has been immortalized as a trailblazer for embracing her transgender identity, while model, muse, and celebrated performer Amanda Lear has obfuscated her past and denied a trans identity as she continues to define her own legacy. Providing historical context to ongoing conversations about gender identity and representation, ENIGMA brings a deeply personal and humanizing lens to two resilient and defiant icons.

The tale of Jodorowsky’s doomed film adaptation of the sci-fi novel is a fascinating trip through the pursuit of a dream and the necessity of art.