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Who I Am

Country: UK, Language: English, 18 mins

  • Director: Monika Wilczynska
  • Writer: Monika Wilczynska
  • Producer: Monika Wilczynska

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‘Who I Am’ is a drama short film based on true events, with an original script written by Monika Wilczynska. It is a coming of age tale about Elijah, a young transgender teenager from a very religious background, who has to try to reconcile their identity with their faith and their family’s expectations of them. With the help of anti-conformist Lisbeth and their friends, Elijah learns not to compromise their own integrity in face of prejudice and adversity. The film inquires: can an LGBTQ-identifying person benefit from religion whilst staying true to who they are? Why is it important to tackle identity in regards to religion? How restrictive is our perception of spirituality and divinity? Who I Am does not attempt to answer these questions, but it aspires to open the dialogue to the public on subjects that have been under-represented or taboo for far too long.


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Cast & Characters

Simon Flynn as Party guest;
Adele James as Lisbeth;
Paul O'Dea as Elijah / Eli