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Marion, biologically a woman, becomes Marian, a man. From the !rst, fearful thoughts to the seldom portraited aftermath of a sex change the long term documentary becoming me follows its protagonist in great psychological depth. e !lmmaker uses her ex-lover’s transition to shine a light on the still mostly traditional society of South Tyrol. Will the beloved elementary school teacher be accepted as a man in the small provincial town of St. Michael, or will he lose his job, his family, his friends?
The ancient Greek-Calabrian dialect (known as Grecanico) survives, clinging to the mountains just like the villages where it is still spoken, in Calabria, in villages that are gradually being abandoned.
"A Penny Weighs More Than a Soul" is a powerful documentary by Tobias Demetz (TD Films) that takes viewers deep into the untouched nature of the Dolomites. The story centers on the extraordinary life of Ulrich Senoner, who lives far from modern civilization at the secluded Malga Futura. Without electricity or running water, he embodies a nearly forgotten human resilience. This film is a visual tribute to the silent strength of a man who chooses the wilderness over comfort, showcasing the fragile balance between Alpine tradition and a rapidly changing world.
