Movie

Einfach Mensch

2017 · 47 min

An intimate, earnest documentary that listens closely as three young people speak candidly about identity, fear and resilience.

Overview: A documentary about three young trans people; it provides deep insights into how they deal with their trans identities on a daily basis. They talk about their fears, problems and experiences and how the protagonists defend themselves against transphopic attacks. The film is supposed to show trans-identity as something omnipresent and serve as an aid in finding one's identity.

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Tone: earneststrength 3 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
gender
sexuality
isolation
healing
Places: None
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: documentary
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild

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Action	0
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Humour	2
Realism	10
Romance	1
Tension	3
Darkness	4
Complexity	4
Emotional weight	7

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