In My Room
”In My Room” is a coming of age film that takes place inside the rooms of six teenagers, and is told entirely out of self-made videos they posted on YouTube. Not YouTube stars, these are just teenagers talking to anyone who is willing to listen.
Arieh, a 12-year-old boy loves makeup; Lydia is questioning her gender and begins transitioning to Liam; Rachel struggles daily with anorexia; Lina is Muslim and fighting prejudice; Ryan is a sweet, straight Asian teen who lives for his music; and Sabrina is pregnant at 15. Through cross-editing of the characters, viewer comments, and footage from the entire video blogosphere, their lives are woven into one collective journey. The result is a visual and narrative kaleidoscope of adolescence, a rare invitation to peek inside the world of these fearless kids whose insights are both heartbreaking and inspiring.
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projection time:70 min.
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country/year:Israel /2017
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director:Ayelet Albenda
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pictures:Ayelet Albenda
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production:Naama Pyritz / Ingénue Productions
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awards :2018 – Reeling IFF Chicago, 2018 – Vox Feminae Zagreb: Special Mention, 2018 – Docaviv FF
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