Endlich wieder Filmabend - Einladung

On Wednesday, May 20, we invite you once again:
Nia is 14 and faces the same question every morning: What if someone asks me something today? At school, she can’t get a word out—even though she could say anything. Selective mutism is the name of the anxiety disorder she lives with—a condition that is often misunderstood as mere shyness or even stubbornness. Eighteen-year-old Mary feels exactly the same way. When she wants to order something at a restaurant, her sister Vanessa has to speak for her. Author Silvia Palmigiano accompanied them over two years as they came of age. Mary and Nia show how much strength they possess, how keen their perception is, and how great their longing for self-determination is. A film about fear and new beginnings. And about perhaps the most important question of youth: How do I find my own voice?

This project has been with us for over four years now, and thanks to the sensitive work of many involved, above all the writer and director Silvia Palmigiano, this film is something truly special! And that’s why we’d love to invite you to watch the film with us on the big screen on

on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
at the Dokness headquarters in Bremen

Feel free to bring friends, colleagues, or family

Just send us a quick email by May 18 to info@dokness.de. We’ll then send you all the details on how to get there and admission.
We look forward to a cozy, inspiring evening with you!