Drama · Austria · 2025 · 1h 27m

If You Are Afraid You Put Your Heart into Your Mouth and Smile

Wenn du Angst hast nimmst du dein Herz in den Mund und lächelst

If You Are Afraid You Put Your Heart into Your Mouth and Smile poster
Director
Marie Luise Lehner
Cast
Siena Popović as Anna Mariya Menner as Isolde Jessica Paar as Mara Alessandro Scheibner as Paul Alperen Köse as Fahred Kathrin Resetarits as Teacher Iris Lust
Crew
Simone Hart — Director of Photography Marie Luise Lehner — Writer Katharina Posch — Producer Julia Libiseller — Production Design Gerald Freimuth — Production Design
Synopsis

Anna, 12, lives with her deaf mother in a loving bond, yet under humble conditions, that are a source of social shame when she begins high school. Staying close to its heroines, this refreshing debut blends solidarity, feminism and tons of melodies.

Mood & Themes
coming of agevienna, austriamother daughter relationshipchild of deaf adult
Key Collaborators
Marie Luise Lehner Director Simone Hart Director of Photography Marie Luise Lehner Writer Katharina Posch Producer Julia Libiseller Production Design Gerald Freimuth Production Design
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