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A Man's Girlhood

1919 · 75 min Drama
1.0 / 10 · TMDB

A Man's Girlhood examines in comic form the conundrums of intersexuality. Depicts the memories of the author, published in 1907 as an anonymous biography under the pseudonym NOBody, but was, following the taste of the time, dramatically oversubscribed. A child born without a clear gender is raised by the father as a boy, later by the uncle as a girl and dissected after death.

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Original Title Aus eines Mannes Mädchenjahren
Year 1919
Country Germany
Genre Drama
Director Karl Grune
Runtime 75 min.
Rating TMDB: 1.0/10 (2 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative from fragile memories, exploring the painful social imposition of gender through a contrast between comedic form and tragic substance. It relies on the dissonance between external expectations and internal confusion to paint a portrait of an identity torn apart.

What lingers after viewing is a profound sense of societal injustice and a quiet meditation on the cost of self-discovery. The film's historical significance as an early cinematic treatment of intersexuality adds a layer of poignant bravery to its execution. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Karl Grune

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With thoughtful attention, allowing the silent imagery and complex theme to resonate fully in a quiet setting.

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