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Mädchen in Uniform

1931 · Movie · PG · 88 min · ★ 7.1 · 95% critics

DramaRomance

At a strict all-girls boarding school, a sensitive new student finds rare warmth in a compassionate teacher and develops an intense attachment. The film pairs coming-of-age feelings with a sharp look at rigid rules, repression, and the cost of denying kindness.

Also known as Girls in Uniform · Maidens in Uniform · Maedchen in Uniform

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Details
Years
1931
Release date
1931-11-27
Language
German
Rated
PG
Runtime
88 min
Critic score
95/100
TMDB rating
7.1/10 (121 votes)
About

You may like this if you’re drawn to tender, historically important queer dramas with anti-authoritarian themes, especially if Diary of a Lost Girl or Dating Amber worked for you; Not for you if you want light romance or clear-cut comfort.

Pros: emotionally touching performances; daring early queer themes; tense oppressive atmosphere | Cons: slight story; uneven tone at times; uncomfortable power dynamic

Themes

  • coming out
  • suicide attempt
  • female friendship
  • girls' boarding school
  • based on play or musical
  • punishment
  • black and white
  • orphan
  • female homosexuality
  • lgbt
  • woman director
  • teen rebel
  • +1 more

Cast & crew