Blue My Mind

15-year-old Mia is a typical teenager, exploring her burgeoning sexuality and testing boundaries with her parents. Her world is turned upside down when she discovers a drastic physical transformation occurring within her. As scales begin to appear on her skin and her body undergoes unsettling changes, Mia grapples with her identity and the disturbing realization that she might not be entirely human.

Blue My Mind received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its unique premise, strong lead performance, and unsettling atmosphere. Some found the film's exploration of adolescence and bodily change to be potent and thought-provoking, while others felt the narrative occasionally lost its way or leaned too heavily into body horror tropes.

• Praised for its bold and visceral exploration of female puberty and identity.

• Noted for a captivating performance by lead actress Luna Wedler.

• Some critics found the fantastical elements less convincing than the raw depiction of adolescent angst.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's disturbing yet compelling portrayal of transformation and the anxieties surrounding growing up. Many viewers found it to be a thought-provoking, if unsettling, cinematic experience.

Won the Golden Leopard for Best Actress at the Locarno International Film Festival for Luna Wedler.

The film's director, Lisa Brühlmann, drew inspiration from her own experiences and observations of adolescent girls navigating bodily changes and societal pressures.