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Leo, a non-binary young person played by German non-binary actor Sky Arndt, in the short film "Weil ich Leo bin". They are light-skinned with short, blond hair and blue eyes. They are wearing a yellow sweater over a white shirt. They are sitting indoors. Their expression is alarmed or scared.

Weil ich Leo bin (I am Leo)

Short Film
2021
Germany
Leo, a non-binary young person played by German non-binary actor Sky Arndt, is distressed when they have their first menstrual period, leading to them coming out about their gender identity.

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"Wide meadows, playing in the forest, and huts built from wood. Leo (12) spends the autumn holidays with their big sister Noémie and cousin Emil on Grandma Marlies's farm. However, when Leo is surprised by what Grandma Marlies says is great news, Leo falls into an identity crisis. I Am Leo delves into the emotional world of a child on their way to discovering their gender identity. It is a film about expectations that are passed on, about thoughts that constrict, and about the courage to find oneself." -Official website (translated).

Entry last updated:

1 Mar 2026

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