Freier Fall: Johanna K.

Director: Klaus Wildenhahn
Release Year: 1993

In Freier Fall: Johanna K., the legendary documentary filmmaker Klaus Wildenhahn offers not just a portrait, but a raw, unvarnished glimpse into a life on the edge of identity, society, and survival. 

Mich vermisst keiner!

Director: Erik Lemke
Release Year: 2016

Title in English: No One Misses Me!

"Mich vermisst keiner!" (translated as "No One Misses Me!") is a poignant 2016 documentary by filmmaker Erik Lemke that explores the complex and heartbreaking life of Evelin, a woman who has endured profound challenges and alienation in both her personal and societal existence.

Berlin Transgression

Director: Q. Lei and Yuki Terada
Release Year: 2017

Berlin Transgression, a 2017 documentary directed by Q. Lei and Yuki Terada, offers an intimate exploration of the lives and experiences of transvestite, drag, and transgender artists who navigate the complexities of gender identity and the balancing act between two worlds. In this film, the directors immerse the audience into the vibrant yet challenging reality of these artists, who perform primarily at local gay bars and fetish clubs, revealing the tensions between public performances and private lives. Through candid conversations, the artists invite us into their homes, opening up about their deepest dreams, desires, and struggles.

Und ruhig fließt der Rhein

Director: Volker Klotzsch and Oliver Matthes
Release Year: 2021

"And Gently Flows the Rhine" (German: "Und ruhig fließt der Rhein") is a 2021 documentary directed by Volker Klotzsch and Oliver Matthes. It takes us through the emotional and complex journey of Caroline, a middle-aged transgender woman, as she navigates the aftershocks of her gender reassignment surgery while simultaneously confronting long-buried childhood traumas.

Call Me Soraya

Director: Daniel Stadelmann
Release Year: 2022

Original title: Nennt mich Soraya

"Call Me Soraya," directed by Daniel Stadelmann, is a poignant and deeply moving documentary released in 2022 that chronicles the emotional journey of a transgender girl named Soraya. This film delves into the personal and societal challenges Soraya faces as she navigates her identity and fights for acceptance, while also shedding light on the broader debates surrounding trans identity and homophobia. The documentary, filmed over six years, captures the struggles, resilience, and determination of Soraya and her family as they confront medical, social, and familial obstacles.