Lili Elbe
Synopsis
The painter Lili Elbe was the first person to have gender confirmation surgery in the 1930s. The homonymous opera is a glimpse into the life of Lili Elbe and her wife Gerda Wegener (also a famous painter) through Lili's transition at a time when such surgery was still completely uncharted territory.
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TRAILER | LILI ELBE Picker – Theater St. GallenOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-05
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Lucia Lucas
Lili Elbe
Sylvia D'Eramo
Gerda Wegener
Mack Wolz
Anna Larsen Bjørner/Mother Wegener/Young Woman
Jennifer Panara
Hélène Allatini
Brian Michael Moore
Claude Lejeune
Théo Imart
Danish Countess/Dagmar/Matron
Sam Taskinen
Marius Wegener
Kristján Jóhannesson
Christian X/Art Critic/Major Fernando Porta
David Maze
Eric Allatini
Msimelelo Mbali
Professor Warnekros
Aria Pecaj
Dagmar's Daughter
Elias Podolski
Young Lili
Gustav Seyfert
Dagmar's Son
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Meinrad Keel, Krystian Lada
- Screenplay & Story
- Aryeh Lev Stollman
- Original Score
- Tobias Picker
- Original Title
- Lili Elbe
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Production Studios
- Konzert und Theater St. Gallen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Meinrad Keel, Krystian Lada
Aryeh Lev Stollman
Tobias Picker
Krystian Lada
Johannes Widmer
Department Leadership Roster
Meinrad Keel
Director
Aryeh Lev Stollman
Writer
Krystian Lada
Director
Bente Rolandsdotter
Costume Design
Johannes Widmer
Producer
Krystian Lada
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lili Elbe
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What is Lili Elbe about?
The painter Lili Elbe was the first person to have gender confirmation surgery in the 1930s. The homonymous opera is a glimpse into the life of Lili Elbe and her wife Gerda Wegener (also a famous painter) through Lili's transition at a time when such surgery was still completely uncharted territory.
Who directed Lili Elbe?
Lili Elbe was directed by Meinrad Keel, Krystian Lada.
Who stars in Lili Elbe?
The principal cast of Lili Elbe includes Lucia Lucas, Sylvia D'Eramo, Mack Wolz, Jennifer Panara, Brian Michael Moore.
When was Lili Elbe released and how long is it?
Lili Elbe was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Lili Elbe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lili Elbe was composed by Tobias Picker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lili Elbe?
Lili Elbe holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).