U.S. Premiere
Showings
April 16, 2026
7:30 pm – 9:08 pm
Cedar Lee Theatre
Cedar Lee 1
April 17, 2026
2:20 pm – 3:58 pm
Playhouse Square Campus
Ohio Theatre
About This Film
Festival Year: 2026
Run Time: 98 Minutes
Film Type: Feature
Animated: No
Genre: Drama
Countr(ies): Germany
Language: German
English Subtitles: Yes
Film Overview
Since birth, 16-year-old Luca has been the star of her parents’ influencer empire, her every milestone curated for millions of followers. When they announce plans for another child, the cracks in their perfect image widen. Luca spirals into an emotional tailspin, rebelling against the role she’s been forced to play and realising how little of her life truly belongs to her. As the pressure mounts, she must decide whether to keep performing for the feed or reclaim her life beyond the spotlight.
A biting satirical drama, Babystar explores the rise of family influencing and the children who become both product and commodity.
Programmer's Comment:
"A contemporary and compelling tale of a sparkling young influencer whose happy, predictable life is totally upended." – Barbee
Film Email: contact@yellowaffair.com
Cast & Crew
Directed By
Joscha Bongard
Produced By
Lisa Purtscher, Lotta Schmelzer
Screenwriting
Nicole Rüthers, Joscha Bongard
Cinematographers
Jakob Sinsel
Editors
Emma Holzapfel, Wolfgang Purkhauser
Principal Cast
Maja Bons, Bea Brocks, Liliom Lewald, Joy Ewulu, Maximilian Mundt, Verena Altenberger