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Max de Morny, a trans man or butch lesbian played by Irish actress Denise Gough in the film Colette. They are standing outdoors wearing a black suit, a black hat, and a white collared shirt with a green tie. They are light-skinned with light brown, short hair. They are standing next to a light-skinned woman with short, curly brown hair, who is wearing a white dress and a straw hat. The pair are looking into the distance with neutral expressions. Trees can be seen in the blurred background, as if the pair are in a forest or a park.

Colette

Film
2018
England
Max de Morny, a trans and/or butch historical figure, is portrayed by Irish actress Denise Gough in this romance drama film. English trans male actor Jake Graf has a minor role.

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Critical Review Authored by Trans Man.


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Colette is pushed by her husband to write novels under his name. Upon their success, she fights to make her talents known, challenging gender norms.

-IMDb.

Entry last updated:

24 Mar 2026

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