AB HEUTE – Der lange Weg zum eigenen Namen
At this event, we will show and discuss the recently released documentary AB HEUTE – Der lange Weg zum eigenen Namen in attendance of the filmmakers Sam Arndt and Sophia Emmerich and interview partners Nora Eckert, Henri Maximilian Jakobs and Tiyana. AB HEUTE is an authentic, intimate documentary giving voice to the discriminatory legal process of official name change experienced by transgender people in Germany. By sharing such a moving compilation of stories from the transgender community, the film lays bare the honest and varied experiences of navigating a legal system that seeks to invalidate transgender lives. The documentary is in German with English subtitles, the subsequent conversation is also in German.
© Sophia Emmerich and Sam Arndt
- 1,5 h
- In German with English subtitles
Past Dates
- Sunday, 28 November 2021
- 2G+ (Vaccinated/recovered + negative COVID-19 test result)
- 16:30—18:00
- Gropius Bau, Cinema (Lower ground floor)
- Free admission, please register in advance
Sophia Emmerich (she/her) is a photographer based in Berlin and works to increase the visibility and authentic representation of the queer community. As part of this, she has already worked with renowned brands such as Adobe, Skillshare and Fabletics and her images have been published several times in international magazines. Her law degree gives her a clear and informed view of complex issues, ultimately uniting social change and art.
Sam Arndt (him/his) went through the process of changing his name and gender marker as a teenager, and even back then he talked about the process and his experiences with it on his Youtube channel. Today, 10 years later, he stands up for trans people not having to go through the same emotional pressure as he did. He lives in Düsseldorf and has already been involved in several creative projects.