Germany / Jan 22, 2025 / 46th Max Ophüls Film Festival
1h 26min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Aaron had a traumatic childhood. He was constantly beaten by his mother Susanne, who repeatedly used both physical and psychological violence against him. At the age of seven, he was sexually abused by a stranger. He then began having sex with other children of the same age. Today, as a young adult, he is still traumatized and deeply ashamed. When he visits his mother again after four years of silence, he is ready to break his silence.
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Scham |
| Original language | Deutsch (DE) |
| Spoken languages | Deutsch |
| Production countries | Germany |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Philip-Gröning-Filmproduktion |
| Release date | 29 gennaio 2026 |
| Production | Felix Stegmann, Philip Gröning |
| Writer | Lukas Röder |
| Cinematography | Louis Dickhaut, Lukas hauptmeier, Hanna Stock |
| Assistant directors | Lukas Röder |
| Lighting | Dominik Boros, Julia König |
| Camera operators | Lukas hauptmeier, Louis Dickhaut, Hanna Stock |
| Additional photography | Louis Dickhaut, Lukas hauptmeier, Hanna Stock |
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| Production design | Luzia Ehrmann, Lotta Thorms, Marlene Rösch |
| Art direction | Luzia Ehrmann, Lotta Thorms, Marlene Rösch |
| Set decoration | Luzia Ehrmann, Lotta Thorms, Marlene Rösch |
| Costume design | Luzia Ehrmann, Lotta Thorms, Marlene Rösch, Tiziana Darr |
| Makeup | Tiziana Darr, Luzia Ehrmann, Lotta Thorms, Marlene Rösch |
| Hairstyling | Tiziana Darr, Luzia Ehrmann, Lotta Thorms, Marlene Rösch |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Germany / Jan 29, 2026 / 16
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