Don’t Call Me Mama

Don’t Call Me Mama

A high school teacher married to the mayor begins a dangerous affair with a young asylum seeker, leading to tragic results. Their relationship reveals complex dynamics of power, privilege and moral ambiguity.

Awards

Scandi Film Festival Prague (Best Portrayal of Scandinavian Reality) Czech Republic 2026
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Nominee (Crystal Globe Best Film) Czech Republic 2025
Hamburg Film Festival Nominee (NDR Young Talent Award – First Feature) Germany 2025
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Director
Nina Knag
Premiere
2026
Genre
  • Drama

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