Director: Uli Decker
Germany / 2021 / 99‘ / Documentary
In German with English subtitles
Little Uli dreams of becoming a pirate or the pope—anything but the roles prescribed by her Bavarian hometown. Years later, her father’s death reveals a secret box that transforms everything she thought she knew about him, her family, and herself. Blending animated invention with documentary intimacy, ANIMA becomes a true story of buried secrets, shifting identities, and the turmoil of love. With humor, tenderness, and cinematic verve, Uli Decker crafts a roller-coaster portrait of family, gender, and the courage to see—and be seen—anew.
2022 Best Documentary, Audience Award, Max Ophüls Festival
2023 Best Documentary, Bavarian Film Awards
