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Rabbit Heart (1987)

Rabbit Heart (1987)

Drama Family

Growing up is tough, but finding yourself is the hardest role to play.

Release Date: 1987, December 13
Directors: Gunter Friedrich
Countries: East Germany
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Cast: Marylu Poolman, Jaecki Schwarz, Regina Beyer, Waltraut Kramm, Bettina Hohensee, Frank Ruttloff, Juliane Korén

Overview:

The thirteen year old Janni is depressed, because she's still a little behind in her physical development. This leads to bullying remarks from her classmates. One day, a film crew comes to her school to find a candidate for the role of a Prince in a movie. They choose Janni, who they think is a boy. She takes on the role. At school, she tells her classmates she plays a Princess. When the moment of truth approaches she must find the self-confidence to invite the class to the premiere.