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I Am My Own Woman (1992)
Director: Rosa von Praunheim
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From Time Out Film Guide
The best yet film from the generally dodgy Rosa von Praunheim: a German equivalent to The Naked Civil Servant, centred on the indomitable 'Charlotte von Mahlsdorf', who has braved familial rejection, social ostracism, Nazi persecution, East German Communist persecution, and latterly skinhead persecution with a frock and a smile. Skilfully scripted and paced, the film wisely allows Charlotte herself to shine; she even wanders into reconstructed scenes from her past to correct details. Magnus Hirschfeld should be alive to see it.Author: TR
Cast & crew
Director: Rosa von Praunheim
Producer: Rosa von Praunheim
Cast: Ichgola Androgyn, Robert Dietl, Rainer Luhn, Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, Jens Taschner full cast
Genre(s): Documentaries
Duration: 90 mins
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