Alina Yklymova

ALINA YKLYMOVA, who grew up in Turkmenistan and grew up in Hesse, says she feels at home everywhere and nowhere. The different cultural influences have shaped her unique perspective on storytelling. With a passion for film and television production, her professional journey began, encompassing various fields and artistic projects. However, she found her true calling when she decided to study directing at the renowned Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg. The two films "Störenfrieda" and "Kurschatten", which were made during her directing studies at the Film Academy, are co-productions with Arte and SWR. Both films premiered at the Max Ophüls Prize 2022 and were subsequently shown at various national and international film festivals. In her films, she creates original worlds that have a connection to reality despite their uniqueness. In addition, empathetic and profound characters are important to her in order to give her films a philanthropic character.
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  • Forces

    Forces

    2023

    2h.28min

    12 FSK

    Under the crushing emotional burden of his terminally ill father and violent brother, 14-year-old Daniel seeks refuge with two outcasts.


  • Goosebumps

    Goosebumps

    2022

    8min

    16+

    A singer loses her voice and seeks healing in a shamanistic trance.


  • She Is a Good Boy

    She Is a Good Boy

    2022

    26min

    16+

    When Ava's father Gunter, a classic macho dude, shows up at her door, worlds collide.


  • Welcome to the Dollhouse

    Welcome to the Dollhouse

    1996

    1h.28min

    16+

    Todd Solondz's key film of the 90s and Sundance winner manages the balancing act between coming-of-age and social criticism with sublime radicalism.


  • A Guide to Love and Fighting Capitalism

    A Guide to Love and Fighting Capitalism

    2022

    1h.32min

    16+

    An intimate portrait of the famous French sociologist duo Monique and Michel Pinçon-Charlot who remain ever embroiled in political battles.


  • It Felt Like Love

    It Felt Like Love

    2013

    1h.23min

    16+

    Lila wants to emulate the sexual exploits of her best friend. She fixates on a tough older guy, putting herself in a dangerous situation.


  • My Vietnam

    My Vietnam

    2021

    1h.10min

    16+

    Through Skype and online chat rooms, a Vietnamese couple, Bay and Tam, create their own virtual version of Vietnam in their Munich apartment.


  • Two Mothers

    Two Mothers

    2013

    1h.15min

    12 FSK

    Katja and Isabella want a child together - but the practical, legal and emotional hurdles threaten to drive the couple apart.


  • Foreigners Out! Schlingensief's Container

    Foreigners Out! Schlingensief's Container

    2002

    1h.30min

    16 FSK

    Christoph Schlingensief's provocative works are still highly topical even after 20 years.