Unveiled
2005 | 96 min | Drama
Survival is not enough. Fariba Tabrizi has made it. Under peril of death she has fled from Iran.
Angelina Maccarone
DirectorAngelina Maccarone is a German film director and screenwriter known for her work in the LGBT cinema. Some of her notable films include "Unveiled" (2005), "Vivere" (2007), and "Charlotte Rampling: The Look" (2011). Maccarone has received critical acclaim for her storytelling and unique visual style. While there is limited information available about her awards, she has established herself as a prominent figure in European cinema.
Films
Hounded
2006 | 87 min | Drama
Winner of the Golden Leopard: In a passionate encounter with a young client, Elsa discovers her sexual depths.
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2015 | 28 min | Drama
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2017 | 57 min | Documentary
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2021 | 73 min | Documentary
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Gate to Heaven
2003 | 88 min | Comedy
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Heimatweh
2023 | 85 min | Documentary
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