Movie

I Am My Own Woman

★ 4.6(8)19921h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Rosa von Praunheim
Release date: 1992-10-30
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Scala Z Filmproduktion

About I Am My Own Woman

I Am My Own Woman is a 1992 movie in the Drama and Documentary genres, directed by Rosa von Praunheim, starring Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, Ichgola Androgyn and Tima die Göttliche. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.6/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch I Am My Own Woman in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The life story of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, who survived the Nazi reign as a trans woman and helped start the German gay liberation movement. Documentary with some dramatized scenes. Two actors play the young and middle aged Charlotte and she plays herself in the later years.

Cast

Charlotte von Mahlsdorf

Herself

Ichgola Androgyn

Young Charlotte von Mahlsdorf 20-40 years

Tima die Göttliche

Herself

Ovo Maltine

Herself

Jens Taschner

Young Charlotte von Mahlsdorf 15-17 years

Robert Dietl

Zitzenau

Beate Jung

Charlotte's staff member

Sylvia Seelow

Charlotte's staff member

Evelyn Cron

Aunt Luise

Utz Krause

Charlotte's father

Rainer Luhn

Jochen

Heiner Carow

Himself

Themes & keywords

german democratic republictransvestitelgbtgay liberationgay theme

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch I Am My Own Woman in Canada?+

I Am My Own Woman is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is I Am My Own Woman on Netflix?+

I Am My Own Woman is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is I Am My Own Woman?+

I Am My Own Woman has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in I Am My Own Woman?+

I Am My Own Woman stars Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, Ichgola Androgyn, Tima die Göttliche, Ovo Maltine and Jens Taschner.

When did I Am My Own Woman come out?+

I Am My Own Woman is a 1992 movie directed by Rosa von Praunheim.

What genre is I Am My Own Woman?+

I Am My Own Woman is Drama and Documentary film.

Who directed I Am My Own Woman?+

I Am My Own Woman was directed by Rosa von Praunheim.