Arlette. Courage is a muscle

Biography/Coming of Age, Germany/Switzerland 2015

A journey from Africa to Berlin turns into an unexpected journey from childhood to adulthood. The film centers on Arlette, a 15-year old girl from the Central African Republic who suffered severe injuries during the last war. In Berlin a surgery frees her from the pain she had for years. This changes her both physically and mentally: suddenly Arlette is in her puberty. But then war breaks out again in her homeland. What was planned to be a short stay in Berlin turns into a journey without a foreseeable end. Arlette is forced to grow up and take her own decisions about her future. Stranded in Berlin the young girl faces the challenges of a foreign culture and a language she doesn't speak. This film is a long-term observation – told resolutely from the perspective of a young girl from the Central African Republic. And the viewer gets to see our everyday life through the genuine and honest eyes of Arlette.
86 min
HD
Starting at 16
Audio language:
FrenchGermanSango
Subtitles:
German

Awards

The Bushwick Film Festival 2016 Best Documentary Feature
Award of Women Cinematographers Women's Film Festival Cologne / Dortmund

More information

Editor:

Sven Kulik

Composer:

Martina Colli

Producer:

Peter Spoerri

Original title:

Arlette: Mut ist ein Muskel

Original language:

German

Further titles:

Arlette: Courage Is A Muscle

Format:

16:9 HD, Color

Age rating:

Starting at 16 (Violence & Blood, Frightening & Intense Scenes)

Audio language:

FrenchGermanSango

Subtitles:

German