If You Are Afraid You Put Your Heart into Your Mouth and Smile
Wenn du Angst hast nimmst du dein Herz in den Mund und lächelst
Synopsis
Anna, 12, lives with her deaf mother in a loving bond, yet under humble conditions, that are a source of social shame when she begins high school. Staying close to its heroines, this refreshing debut blends solidarity, feminism and tons of melodies.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Siena Popović
Anna
Mariya Menner
Isolde
Jessica Paar
Mara
Alessandro Scheibner
Paul
Alperen Köse
Fahred
Kathrin Resetarits
Teacher Iris Lust
Daniel Sea
Mara's Father
Markus Schramm
Atila
Charlotte Rohart
Elsa
Emma Dittlbacher
Tanja
Valentina Williams
Sandra
Katerina Jaschke
Clara
Shalom Mulombe
Melis
Zeynep Salkök
Isolde's Mother
Lia Lena Ludescher
Hibat
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne Queer Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marie Luise Lehner
- Screenplay & Story
- Marie Luise Lehner
- Original Title
- Wenn du Angst hast nimmst du dein Herz in den Mund und lächelst
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Nikolaus Geyrhalter Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marie Luise Lehner
Marie Luise Lehner
Simone Hart
Katharina Posch
Department Leadership Roster
Marie Luise Lehner
Director
Marie Luise Lehner
Writer
Katharina Posch
Producer
Simone Hart
Director of Photography
Julia Libiseller
Production Design
Gerald Freimuth
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Sexuality
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is If You Are Afraid You Put Your Heart into Your Mouth and Smile about?
Anna, 12, lives with her deaf mother in a loving bond, yet under humble conditions, that are a source of social shame when she begins high school. Staying close to its heroines, this refreshing debut blends solidarity, feminism and tons of melodies.
Who directed If You Are Afraid You Put Your Heart into Your Mouth and Smile?
If You Are Afraid You Put Your Heart into Your Mouth and Smile was directed by Marie Luise Lehner.
Who stars in If You Are Afraid You Put Your Heart into Your Mouth and Smile?
The principal cast of If You Are Afraid You Put Your Heart into Your Mouth and Smile includes Siena Popović, Mariya Menner, Jessica Paar, Alessandro Scheibner, Alperen Köse.
When was If You Are Afraid You Put Your Heart into Your Mouth and Smile released and how long is it?
If You Are Afraid You Put Your Heart into Your Mouth and Smile was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for If You Are Afraid You Put Your Heart into Your Mouth and Smile?
If You Are Afraid You Put Your Heart into Your Mouth and Smile holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).