Karla

It is 1962 in a German courtroom: twelve-year-old Karla has endured the unimaginable and decides she will no longer remain silent. Courageously, she stands up to a society that demands children stay quiet, challenging even her father’s authority. She breaks free from a family that prefers to look the other way.

Christina Tournatzés’ feature debut is based on a real court case and tells the story of a girl who finds the strength to stand up for herself – and, in doing so, becomes a catalyst for change for other girls and women.

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