“XXY,” an Argentinean film by debuting director Lucia Puenzo, rises to the challenge of its difficult sexual subject matter. The story of a young hermaphrodite who’s not sure if she’s emotionally a ...

A new one from Argentina, “XXY,” is a serious film about a difficult issue. In bringing this issue up and looking at it sensitively, the movie succeeds. Problem is, the film isn’t about much else ...

“XXY” is a tastefully discreet, deeply moving drama that addresses the awkward dilemma of an “intersex” teenager with remarkable sensitivity. (“Intersex” being the preferred term for those born with ...