Overview

• The Oscar winner said the 2015 drama "already feels extremely dated," adding that this reflects progress.
• She characterized the movie as a pivot that helped broaden discussion of transgender lives in mainstream culture.
• Adapted from David Ebershoff’s book, the film follows artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener, with Eddie Redmayne as Lili and Vikander winning best supporting actress.
• The production drew sustained criticism for casting a cisgender man in a trans role and for portrayals many viewed as reductive.
• Eddie Redmayne later called taking the part a mistake, said he would refuse it now, and urged broader opportunities for trans actors.