
Keywords
- DOK Leipzig
- DOK Leipzig (old)
- Erik Lemke
- Label: docfilm42
- Made in Germany
- Queer Aging
- Addiction
- Aging
- disability
- trans*
- women
Director
- Erik Lemke
Documentary, Independent
28min
16+
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Filmmaker Erik Lemke (BERLIN EXCELSIOR) portrays his great-aunt Evelin: she was born a man, in a country that no longer exists.
Filmmaker Erik Lemke (BERLIN EXCELSIOR) portrays his great-aunt Evelin: she was born a man, in a country that no longer exists.
As a small child, Evelin was expected to only live a few months by doctors. Later in her life, Lemke let the camera roll at a meeting, without a specific plan, and discovered a piece of overlooked family history. Aunt Evi talks about working at Robotron, gender identity and social change.
"Those who don't let themselves be overwhelmed by the topics addressed by Evi - loneliness, physical disability, addiction problems and sorrowfully experienced gender incongruence - will experience her as a humorous, detached person." (ARD)