Despite the scars (Documentary) (Auch wenn narben bleiben) (Nonostante le cicatrici)

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original title:

Auch wenn narben bleiben

italian title:

Nonostante le cicatrici

directed by:

Felix Rier

editing:

Angela Disanto

producer:

Martin Rattini, Martin Rattini, Petra Forer

production:

Helios Sustainable Films, supported by Ministero della Cultura, with the support of IDM Film Commission Südtirol

country:

Italy

year:

2025

film run:

72'

format:

colour

status:

Ready (30/05/2025)

festivals & awards:

Biografilm Festival 2025: Premio UCCA, Menzione Speciale Hera “Nuovi Talenti”
Filmfestival Max Ophüls Preis 2026: Documentary Competition
Achtung Berlin Filmfestival 2026: Berlin Spotlight
Sole Luna Doc 2026

In her quest to recover from a brutal gang rape, Thea turns to dance as a means of healing her emotional and physical trauma. As she embraces a new relationship and the joy of motherhood with the birth of her son, Thea is faced with the challenging question of whether true healing is ever attainable.

Despite the scars (Documentary) (Auch wenn narben bleiben) (Nonostante le cicatrici)

by Felix Rier