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How Director Christina Tournatzés Cast Vicky Krieps’ ‘Amazing’ 12-Year-Old Daughter Elise as the Breakout Star of Searing German Drama ‘Karla’
- Karla stars Elise Krieps, Vicky Krieps' 12-year-old daughter, in the breakout lead role.
- Karla centers a young girl seeking justice in 1962 Munich, avoiding explicit abuse scenes.
- Tournatzés chose to shoot chronologically and brief the adult cast to support Elise on set.
- Elise Krieps could work only five hours a day with a three-hour filming limit.
- Karla uses ethereal flashbacks of nature to convey trauma without depicting abuse directly.
- Playmaker Munich handles world sales for the feature debut from Christina Tournatzés.
- Karla’s focus is on Karla’s legal journey and empowerment, not on depicting trauma.
- Karla explores the aftermath of abuse via courtroom and legal proceedings.
- The Bergman competition at Göteborg Film Festival features Karla as a centerpiece.
- Karla’s production aims to empower children in difficult situations and inspire dialogue.
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