Question 1

How did Charlotte von Mahlsdorf survive Nazi reign and contribute to gay liberation?

Accepted Answer

Charlotte von Mahlsdorf survived as a trans woman during the Nazi reign and helped start the German gay liberation movement.

Question 2

Which actors portray Charlotte von Mahlsdorf at different ages?

Accepted Answer

Jens Taschner plays young Charlotte (15-17), Ichgola Androgyn plays young adult (20-40), and Charlotte von Mahlsdorf plays herself in later years.

Question 3

Which international festivals featured I Am My Own Woman?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at Cannes Film Festival (1994), Berlin International Film Festival (1993), International Film Festival Rotterdam (1993), and Toronto International Film Festival (1993).

Question 4

What is the unique blend of documentary and dramatization in the film?

Accepted Answer

The film is a documentary with some dramatized scenes, using actors for younger versions of Charlotte and having her play herself in later years.

Question 5

Who wrote and directed I Am My Own Woman?

Accepted Answer

The film was directed by Rosa von Praunheim, who also co-wrote with Valentin Passoni and Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, and produced it.

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