I Am My Own Woman (1992)
The life story of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, who survived the Nazi reign as a trans woman and helped start the German gay liberation movement. Documentary with some dramatized scenes. Two actors play the young and middle aged Charlotte and she plays herself in the later years.
Director: Rosa von Praunheim
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: October 30, 1992
Cast
- Charlotte von Mahlsdorf - Herself
- Ichgola Androgyn - Young Charlotte von Mahlsdorf 20-40 years
- Tima die Göttliche - Herself
- Ovo Maltine - Herself
- Jens Taschner - Young Charlotte von Mahlsdorf 15-17 years
- Robert Dietl - Zitzenau
- Beate Jung - Charlotte's staff member
- Sylvia Seelow - Charlotte's staff member
- Evelyn Cron - Aunt Luise
- Utz Krause - Charlotte's father
Screenplay
- Rosa von Praunheim (Screenplay)
- Valentin Passoni (Screenplay)
- Charlotte von Mahlsdorf (Story)
Music: Mike Shephard, Joachim Litty
Cinematography: Lorenz Haarmann
Editing: Mike Shephard
Production: Scala Z Filmproduktion, Perraudin Film Production, Rosa von Praunheim Filmproduktion
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
LGBTQ+ Acceptance and Pride Stories
Keywords
german democratic republic, transvestite, lgbt, gay liberation, gay theme
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I Am My Own Woman about?
- The life story of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, who survived the Nazi reign as a trans woman and helped start the German gay liberation movement. Documentary with some dramatized scenes. Two actors play the young and middle aged Charlotte and she plays herself in the later years.
- Who directed I Am My Own Woman?
- I Am My Own Woman was directed by Rosa von Praunheim.
- Who stars in I Am My Own Woman?
- I Am My Own Woman stars Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, Ichgola Androgyn, Tima die Göttliche, Ovo Maltine, Jens Taschner, Robert Dietl.
- How long is I Am My Own Woman?
- I Am My Own Woman has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is I Am My Own Woman?
- I Am My Own Woman is a Drama, Documentary film.
- Where was I Am My Own Woman produced?
- I Am My Own Woman was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of I Am My Own Woman?
- The themes of I Am My Own Woman include: LGBTQ+ Acceptance and Pride Stories.