L'animale

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L'animale

2018

1h 40m

Drama

LGBTQ+

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88%

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8 Reviews

80%

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A small-town Austrian tomboy wrestles with gender identity while her parents confront their own buried truths.

Jessica Kiang

Variety

Despite strong performances that go a long way to embedding the film in real, idiosyncratic life - and the warm-toned, polished photography of Michael Schindegger - too much of "L'Animale" feels too familiar.

Mar 2, 2018

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David Rooney

The Hollywood Reporter

Strikes an astute balance between tough and tender.

Feb 24, 2018

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Wendy Ide

Screen International

Although hardly breaking new ground, the second feature from Katharina Mueckstein takes an unfussy, clear-eyed approach to gender and sexual politics.

Feb 19, 2018

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David Pountain

Vague Visages

Regardless of such attempts to impress, L’animale is littered with moments that interest less for the human conflict unfolding and more for the rural scenery that surrounds and ultimately immerses the cast.

Dec 12, 2023

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Vladan Petkovic

Cineuropa

All of the actors do a serious, dedicated job, and [Sophie] Stockinger more than lives up to the main role she has been given.

Sep 16, 2020

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Ella Kemp

CineVue

Using a wide range of bold influences while carving its own way, Mückstein's latest film is invigorating and admirable.

Rated: 4/5

May 24, 2019

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Stephen C

Pride in 1 hour and 40 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In German and English versions with English subtitles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/11/25

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Synopsis

A small-town Austrian tomboy wrestles with gender identity while her parents confront their own buried truths.

Director: Katharina Mückstein
Producer: Nikolaus Geyrhalter, Markus Glaser, Michael Kitzberger, Katharina Mückstein
Screenwriter: Katharina Mückstein
Production Co: Nikolaus Geyrhalter Filmproduktion, La Banda Film
Genre: Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: German
Runtime: 1h 40m