Benita (2026)

This documentary catches up with Benita Castejón Elvira, Spain’s beloved TV personality and psychic, as she sets off on her most profound life mission: her gender transition. As she hits key personal milestones, Benita opens up about growing up poor in a Madrid neighborhood, her early days as a performer and media star, and the battles that forged who she truly is. The camera walks with her through the emotional and logistical realities of transition—from updating her legal ID to preparing for surgery—peeling back the layers of her public fame to reveal the real woman within. Along the way, relatives, friends, and LGBTQ+ advocates chime in, weaving her personal journey into a larger story about visibility, bravery, and the simple right to live as your true self.