Transmitzvah

Transmitzvah is a comedy and drama about a famous Yiddish singer named Mumy who returns to her hometown in Argentina. As a child, she challenged family traditions by rejecting her Bar Mitzvah in favor of her female identity. Two decades later, following a family tragedy, she loses her voice. With the support of her brother Eduardo, she embarks on a journey to her past to reconcile with her identity and finally complete her transition into adulthood through a personalized rite of passage.

The film was directed by Daniel Burman, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Ariel Gurevich. The production was handled by The Mediapro Studio and Oficina Burman. The main cast features Penélope Guerrero in the lead role as Mumy, alongside Juan Minujín as Eduardo, Alejandra Flechner as Miriam, Gustavo Bassani as Sergio, and Alejandro Awada as Aarón. The project involved a large team, including 46 credited cast members and 94 credited crew members.

Since its release on October 10, 2024, the film has maintained a moderate reception from viewers. It currently holds a rating of 6.5/10 on TMDB, based on 13 votes.