Germany / Nov 23, 2025 / Kassel Documentary Film and Video Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
With over 90 works, 87-year-old Renate Welsh is one of the most influential authors in Austrian children's and young adult literature. The film follows her eventful life - from a childhood filled with guilt to her literary work alongside Christine Nöstlinger and Mira Lobe, giving a voice to marginalized outsiders. In her writer's workshops she supports homeless people or farmers with little connection to writing to find their own voice. But a sudden stroke robs her of her own voice and mobility. A touching portrait of an extraordinary author who overcomes both her own and others' silence - never ceasing to tell stories.
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Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Renate |
| Original language | Deutsch (DE) |
| Spoken languages | Deutsch |
| Production countries | Austria |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Plaesion - Film + Vision e.U. |
| Release date | 13 febbraio 2026 |
| Production | Peter Janecek |
| Writer | Martin Nguyen |
| Editing | Esther Fischer |
| Cinematography | Martin Nguyen, Astrid Heubrandtner |
| Assistant directors | Martin Nguyen |
| Camera operators | Martin Nguyen, Astrid Heubrandtner |
| Additional photography | Martin Nguyen, Astrid Heubrandtner |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Austria / Feb 13, 2026
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