The Danish Girl: Mirror Reflections of Gender Identity

Title

The Danish Girl: Mirror Reflections of Gender Identity

Creator

DSouza, Anil; Srishti, Richa

Description

Explorations of gender identity often employ cinematic devices and psychological interpretations of social interaction. Within this context, the Tom Hooperdirected film The Danish Girl offers a gripping narrative centered on the life of Einar Wegener/Lili Elbe, a Danish painter and trans woman who underwent one of the earliest gender-affirming surgeries. The present paper examines crucial scenes from The Danish Girl, shedding light on the complexities of gender identity and self-discovery. Through a psychoanalytical lens, the study aims to illuminate insights into the human experience of gender identity and self-understanding using cinematic vignettes. Furthermore, the paper delves into the psychosexual dimensions of the narrative, examining relationships, desires, and conflicts with societal norms. This inquiry contributes to a deeper understanding of personal authenticity and challenges when navigating societal expectations. 2025 C. G. Jung Institute of San Francisco.

Source

Jung Journal: Culture and Psyche;Volume;19;Issue;4;pp.53-69

Date

01-01-2025

Publisher

Routledge

Coverage

DSouza A., School of Business & Management, CHRIST University, Pune, Lavasa, India; Srishti R., Department of Languages and the Department of English and Cultural Studies, CHRIST University, Pune Lavasa, Bengalaru, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISSN: 19342039;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Article

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.1080/19342039.2025.2562687

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