WEIL ICH SCHÖNER BIN
Frieder Schlaich,
D 2012,
81 min
WEIL ICH SCHÖNER BIN intertwines a vibrant coming-of-age story about a 13-year-old girl from Columbia with the exceptional situation of illegal immigration.
Screenings @ 8. achtung berlin - new berlin film award in Berlin:
20.04._ 19:15_ @ Filmtheater am Friedrichshain - Preview
22.04._ 17:45_ @ Babylon Mitte
23.04._ 13:00_ @ Babylon Mitte
Screenings @ 22. filmkunstfest M-V in Schwerin:
03.05._ 19:30_ @ Capitol Schwerin - Premiere
04.05._ 10:00_ @ Capitol Schwerin
04.05._ 18:30_ @ Capitol Schwerin
13-year-old Charo seems like a typical Berlin teenager. She's a student surrounded by good friends and has her eye on the coolest guy in school. But no one knows that Charo has been living in Germany illegally for years, not even her best friend Laura. Problems start to arise when Charo's mother is caught by the police and wants to take Charo back to Columbia. Charo now needs to trust Laura with her secret because it's the only way she'll be able to fight for her future in Germany.
Puberty, trust, precarious living conditions and deceit: WEIL ICH SCHÖNER BIN intertwines a vibrant coming-of-age story with the exceptional situation of illegal immigration. This film is based on a true story.
Awards and Festivals
- 8. achtung berlin - new berlin film award (18.-25. April 2012)
- 22. filmkunstfest M-V (01.-06. Mai 2012)
