Synopsis
What does it mean to be a girl in today’s world? “Girls Don’t Cry” follows six girls from six countries in their search for a free and self-determined life, with autonomy over their bodies and equal rights. Focusing on their struggles with adolescence and resistance to social pressure and brutal traditions, the film is a story of staying true despite trauma and loss.
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Director
Sigrid Klausmann
Sigrid Klausmann, born in Furtwangen in the Black Forest, considers her childhood the basis of her interest in art and children. She began her career as a sports and dance teacher, staging theatre productions with young people. A recipient of the Cultural Prize of Ludwigsburg, she has been working as a documentary filmmaker since 2003 and runs Schneegans Productions. Her films focus on adolescence and youth, and since 2011 she has been the lead director of the series “199 LITTLE S*HEROES,” whose documentary “NOT WITHOUT US!” and several shorts have received international awards.
