Switzerland / Aug 13, 2024 / 34. Semaine de la critique Locarno
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
One’s own family is not always easy. Protagonist Akosua is queer, Ghanaian-German, polyamorous, and she wants a child. Her friend, director Mala Reinhardt, accompanies her for three years on her journey through Germany and Ghana in search of her identity and belonging in a multicultural context.
Main cast
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Familiar Places |
| Original language | Deutsch (DE) |
| Spoken languages | English, Deutsch |
| Production countries | Germany |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Prspctvs Productions |
| Release date | 13 agosto 2024 |
| Executive producer | Mala Reinhardt |
| Production | Clara Schmieder, Antje F. Hoffmann |
| Editing | Katharina Voß |
| Cinematography | Antonia Kilian |
| Assistant directors | Mala Reinhardt |
| Camera operators | Antonia Kilian |
| Additional photography | Antonia Kilian |
Release dates
Premiere
Germany / Oct 18, 2025 / Hamburg International Queer Film Festival
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