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6.5 / 10(2 votes)20261h 30mGermany

Girls Don't Cry

Mädchen weinen nicht

Synopsis

Six girls from Tanzania, Chile, Germany, Korea and Serbia tell us their thoughts about the rights of self-determination and identity issues such as circumcision, biases and plastic surgery. It includes their experiences while they face the tradition and historical reality: the memory of the Tanzanian girl who ran away from circumcision and the story of the refugee girl who had to move to Germany.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Zlín Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$395K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Sigrid Klausmann, Lina Lužytė
Screenplay & Story
Sigrid Klausmann
Original Title
Mädchen weinen nicht
Country of Origin
Germany
Spoken Languages
English, German, Korean, Serbian, Spanish, Swahili
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Budget
$395K
Production Studios
Schneegans Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Sigrid Klausmann, Lina Lužytė

Screenplay & Story

Sigrid Klausmann

Film Editing

Gregory Schuchmann

Producers

Walter Sittler

Department Leadership Roster

Sigrid Klausmann

Sigrid Klausmann

Director

Lina Lužytė

Lina Lužytė

Director

Sigrid Klausmann

Sigrid Klausmann

Writer

Walter Sittler

Walter Sittler

Producer

Gregory Schuchmann

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Girls Don't Cry.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Girls Don't Cry

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Girls Don't Cry about?

Six girls from Tanzania, Chile, Germany, Korea and Serbia tell us their thoughts about the rights of self-determination and identity issues such as circumcision, biases and plastic surgery. It includes their experiences while they face the tradition and historical reality: the memory of the Tanzanian girl who ran away from circumcision and the story of the refugee girl who had to move to Germany.

Who directed Girls Don't Cry?

Girls Don't Cry was directed by Sigrid Klausmann, Lina Lužytė.

Who stars in Girls Don't Cry?

The principal cast of Girls Don't Cry includes Nancy Julias Sureli, Selenna Pérez, Nina Aklapi, Sinai Oh, Paige Jordan.

When was Girls Don't Cry released and how long is it?

Girls Don't Cry was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Girls Don't Cry?

Girls Don't Cry holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).