28/08/2026
“Transition” by Jordan Bryon
An interview w/ Simona Coltello for Pessima Vol.3: Phantom Pain
About Jordan Bryon:Jordan is an Australian filmmaker, especially known for his high-risk political documentaries around the world.Among his recent works we have Our Land: Israel’s Other War, Transition, Children of the Taliban and Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror.
About Transition:One year prior to the fall of Kabul, Afghanistan, Jordan infiltrates among a Taliban unit.It happens to coincide with his personal transition and first testosterone injections, a secret to the Talibans who might not take lightly such discovery.We get to see Jordan fighting against his instincts and feelings, as he questions the ethics of his action. On one side, he must gain the trust of the Taliban. On the other, they are the very same men that are threatening the lives of the people he cares for.
Excerpt from the interview:
SC: I gotta confess, the very first thing that comes to mind thinking of you is… …how the f**k do you not s**t yourself in these crazy environment you keep ending up in?
JB: I sometimes really do s**t myself. Absolutely. It’s not that I don’t s**t myself but I think like…you can’t be brave unless you’re scared, right? So, I think those of us that do this work…having a little bit of fear is essential for keeping us safe. But it’s also what what makes our work so compelling. We are afraid and we are nervous, and yet we’re committed to doing the job.
