: Eventually, they meet Dr. Kurt Warnekros, who offers Lili an experimental and groundbreaking series of sex-reassignment surgeries. Key Cast and Crew Director : Tom Hooper

: Gerda’s career as a portrait artist flourishes as Lili becomes her primary subject and inspiration. Reception and Historical Accuracy

Set in 1920s Copenhagen, the story centers on married artists Einar and Gerda Wegener. Their lives change when Gerda asks Einar to stand in for a female model who was late for a session. This experience triggers Einar’s realization of her true identity as a woman named Lili.

: An exploration of how love evolves and endures when a partner undergoes a profound transformation.

: Played by Eddie Redmayne, who received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.

: The "fierce and clear sense of self" Lili maintains despite having no historical path to follow.