GER26 Karla

GER26 Karla

GER26 Karla

AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
Munich, 1962.
Twelve-year-old Karla (brilliant newcomer Elise Krieps,) runs away from her family to bring forward serious allegations of abuse against her father. Taking the courageous step of pressing charges against the person meant to protect her, Karla stands up in a world in which children are supposed to remain silent, but her story is met with skepticism.
Karla insists on telling her story in court in her own way, leaving the unspeakable unsaid. In the process, she forms a tentative bond with compassionate Judge Lamy (Rainer Bock, The White Ribbon), who offers quiet support as she learns to navigate a flawed system on her own terms.
Based on the powerful true story of the landmark case in Germany, the first where a child sued their abusive parent, it is told with great sensitivity and emotional precision by debut director Christina Tournatzés. Featuring atmospheric cinematography, Karla is a compelling drama about truth, agency and the fight for justice in a society that would rather look away than listen.
“Elise Krieps leaves a lasting impression in her first lead role.” -Screen International
WINNER - Best Screenplay, Best Director, Munich Film Festival 2025
WINNER - FIPRESCI Prize, Best Screenplay, Audience Award, Thessaloniki Film Festival 2025
WINNER - Best Screenplay, Best Actor, Bavarian Film Awards 2026
German with English subtitles
Rating: CTC
Runtime: 105 mins

Session Times

Eastend Cinemas
Wed, May 13:
20:15

Wed, May 20:
15:40

Fri, May 22:
15:40

Mon, May 25:
13:15

Prospect Cinemas
Mon, May 11:
15:40

Mon, May 18:
15:40

Mon, May 25:
20:10

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