CineCiutat
GEN_ (Gianluca Matarrese)

Description
At CineCiutat in Palma de Mallorca, the documentary GEN_ by director Gianluca Matarrese is featured as part of the cinema’s international programme, offering a focused look at contemporary issues of identity and care.
The film follows a maverick doctor working in a Milan hospital who champions both fertility treatments and gender transition procedures. In the face of governmental restrictions and corporate pressures, his work highlights the intersections of medicine, autonomy, and personal transformation. Through this lens, GEN_ examines broader conversations around bodily agency and the ongoing challenges faced by individuals seeking to realise their authentic selves. The documentary combines observational storytelling with social inquiry, making space for reflection on medical practice, societal norms, and the pursuit of self-determination.