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: The "paper" or aesthetic "porno transectual" is characterized by kitsch, vibrant colors, and intentional artifice. It emphasizes that everything—gender, desire, and even the film itself—is a construction. Recommended Reading : Papers such as those exploring Almodóvar's queer