Weil ich Leo bin

Deutschland 2020/2021 Kurz-Spielfilm

Summary

Wide meadows, romping in the woods and building cabins. Leo (12) spends the autumn holidays with big sister Noémie and cousin Emil on Grandma Marlies' farm. However when Leo is surprised by what Grandma Marlies calls big news, Leo faces an identity crisis.

"I am Leo" immerses itself into the emotional world of a child who is on the way to discover their gender identity. A film about expectations that overwhelm, about thoughts that restrict and about the courage to find yourself.

Source: Tajo Hurrle

Comments

You have seen this movie? We are looking forward to your comment!

Credits

Director

Screenplay

Director of photography

Editing

Music

Production company

All Credits

Shoot

    • 12.10.2020 - 23.10.2020
Duration:
18 min
Format:
DCP, 1:1,78
Video/Audio:
Farbe, Stereo
Screening:

Uraufführung (CA): 12.08.2021, Vancouver, Queer Film Festival;
Erstaufführung (DE): April 2022, Dresden, Filmfest

Titles

  • Originaltitel (DE) Weil ich Leo bin
  • Weiterer Titel (eng) I am Leo

Versions

Original

Duration:
18 min
Format:
DCP, 1:1,78
Video/Audio:
Farbe, Stereo
Screening:

Uraufführung (CA): 12.08.2021, Vancouver, Queer Film Festival;
Erstaufführung (DE): April 2022, Dresden, Filmfest

Awards

FILMZ Mainz 2022
  • Sonderpreis für herausragende Leistungen im Film
BUFF Malmö 2022
  • Region Skåne Short Film Award
Vancouver International Women in Film Festival 2022
  • Best Short Film
  • Impact Award