Escaping Gravity (2013)
To finally gain her father's acceptance, transsexual Leonie decides to return masqueraded as a man to the world of her childhood: the funfair. Though even the old owner of the ghost train has something to hide.
Director: Benjamin Teske
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 23 min
Release Date: January 23, 2013
Cast
- Sabin Tambrea - Leonie
- Ronald Nitschke - Ludwig
- Hedi Kriegeskotte - Marion
- Janna Horstmann - Trixi
- Lino Meiries - Club Flirt
- Kalle Haverland - Manni
- Jimmy Jamal Abboud - Boxing Referee
- Alex Knütter - Boxer #1
- Ammar Abduljabbar - Boxer #2
- Jan Katzenberger - Udo
Screenplay
Editing: Henrike Dosk
Production: Hamburg Media School
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Overwhelming Shame and Silence
Keywords
transsexuality, trans woman, father son conflict, father son relationship, short film, transgender, secret
More Films by Director: Benjamin Teske
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Escaping Gravity about?
- To finally gain her father's acceptance, transsexual Leonie decides to return masqueraded as a man to the world of her childhood: the funfair. Though even the old owner of the ghost train has something to hide.
- Who directed Escaping Gravity?
- Escaping Gravity was directed by Benjamin Teske.
- Who stars in Escaping Gravity?
- Escaping Gravity stars Sabin Tambrea, Ronald Nitschke, Hedi Kriegeskotte, Janna Horstmann, Lino Meiries, Kalle Haverland.
- How long is Escaping Gravity?
- Escaping Gravity has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
- What genre is Escaping Gravity?
- Escaping Gravity is a Drama film.
- Where was Escaping Gravity produced?
- Escaping Gravity was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Escaping Gravity?
- The themes of Escaping Gravity include: Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Overwhelming Shame and Silence.