The Matrix director: I'm glad film recognised as trans metaphor

Lilly Wachowski expresses pleasure that the film's original intention' has become commonplace understanding among fans

Lilly Wachowski, who co-directed the Matrix films with her sister, Lana, has confirmed that they should be read as allegories for the transgender narrative. Subsequent to the films' release, both sisters came out as trans - Lilly in 2012 and Lana in 2016 - and some fans have since identified apparent resonances for the experience in the movies.

I'm glad that it has gotten out that that was the original intention," Lilly told Netflix Film Club on 4 August. The world wasn't quite ready for it. The corporate world wasn't ready for it."