If You Are Afraid You Put Your Heart into Your Mouth and Smile

Anna, 12, lives with her deaf mother in a loving bond, yet under humble conditions, that are a source of social shame when she begins high school. Staying close to its heroines, this refreshing debut blends solidarity, feminism and tons of melodies.

Director: Marie Luise Lehner

Cast: Siena Popović, Mariya Menner, Jessica Paar, Alessandro Scheibner, Alperen Köse, Kathrin Resetarits, Daniel Sea, Markus Schramm

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.