My Name Akim (2026)

Transman and refugee struggles with bureaucratic barriers. His desire to learn German is denied as language courses are only available to recognized refugees. He keeps his trans identity a secret for fear of being discriminated against.The story is based on the real-life experiences of the director.

Released Jan. 20, 2026 38 min None+

Genres: Drama, Short

Keywords: mdblist.one-actor, mdblist.imdb-short

Production Companies: Internationale Filmschule Köln

Country: Germany
Production Country: Germany
Languages: German, Russian