Maya never feels alien in her family, yet questions about her "white German parents" and her complexion are getting under her skin. To process the pain, she writes a song for everyone to hear.
Franziska Schönenberger is a director and writer. Together with her partner Jayakrishnan Subramanian, she tells stories full of humor and heart, often exploring cultural intersections. Her films AMMA & APPA, SHADOWS OF THE DESERT, RETTAI JADAI and MY MIRROR have screened at festivals worldwide, including the Berlinale.
Filmography
2014 Amma & Appa
2018 Die Schatten der Wüste
2020 Rettai Jadai
2020 My Mirror
2025 Maya's Song
Jayakrishnan Subramanian is an Indian director and animation artist. Together with Franziska Schönenberger he creates visually striking stories filled with humor and heart, often exploring cultural encounters. His films AMMA & APPA, SHADOWS OF THE DESERT, RETTAI JADAI and MY MIRROR have screened at festivals worldwide.
Filmography
2014 Amma & Appa
2018 Die Schatten der Wüste
2020 Rettai Jadai
2020 My Mirror
2025 Maya's Song