In the conservative heart of southwestern Germany, four individuals make the courageous decision to transform their lives – completely.
Gabriel, Elisabeth, Melina, and Dunja have each reached a breaking point, where continuing as before was no longer possible. With honesty and vulnerability, Denn dieses Leben lebst nur Du, a documentary by Douglas Wolfsperger, follows their transition – of name, gender, and identity – in a region shaped by deep-rooted traditions and social norms.
We meet them lifting weights, paddling across Lake Constance, or working in a metal factory – all while navigating public scrutiny, private struggle, and moments of deep human connection.
This is a film about becoming – not just in terms of gender, but in pursuit of truth, joy, and a life that finally fits.
