# My Life in Pink (1997)

> A spirited Belgian child navigates family rejection and social pressure while insisting on the girl she knows herself to be.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/16258

## Facts

- Runtime: 88 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Alain Berliner
- Cast: Georges Du Fresne, Michèle Laroque, Jean-Philippe Écoffey, Hélène Vincent, Cristine Barget, Daniel Hanssens, Laurence Bibot, Julien Rivière
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119590/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: warm, playful, tender, thoughtful family viewing, lgbtq+ cinema night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of identity and acceptance unfolds in a vibrant neighborhood.

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