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Babystar

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Since birth, 16-year-old Luca has been at the center of her parent's influencer empire. But when they decide to have another child, she is sent into an emotional tailspin and begins to realize how little of her life is truly her own.

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Wendy Ide Observer (UK) 5 days ago
The grotesque qualities of a personality entirely moulded by internet engagement are captured, but the film suffers in comparison to Magnus von Horn’s Sweat, which explored the same themes more effectively and coherently. Go to Full Review Cath Clarke Guardian Sep 22, 2026
3/5
It’s a look at the dark side of the family influencer industry, raising just about every possible ethical question about parents vlogging their kids’ childhoods, and it’s impressively disturbing, up to a point. Go to Full Review Tom Dawson Radio Times 1 day ago
3/5
Significant plotlines peter out, and in terms of satirising the world of "sharenting" influencers, the film could perhaps have accentuated its blackly comic observations. Go to Full Review Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall Sep 24, 2026
3.5/5
It's a fairly broad target for satire, but director-cowriter Joscha Bongard keeps the tone hushed and bracingly intimate, delving into the thoughts of a teen girl who has never not been online and knows that she's addicted to validation. Go to Full Review Tina Kakadelis Beyond the Cinerama Dome Sep 22, 2026
"I don’t like being another’s product," Luca eventually finds the strength to say. Much of Babystar is Luca attempting to forge her own life and existence beyond this bizarre career her parents have forced her into. Go to Full Review Kevin Wight The Wee Review Apr 8, 2026
3
It’s an intriguing premise, rich in satirical potential. But when real life has already taken this kind of tale to its chilling but logical conclusion, Babystar‘s bite feels a little defanged. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Joscha Bongard

Director

Lisa Purtscher

Director

Maja Bons

Actor

Bea Brocks

Actor

Liliom Lewald

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Joy Ewulu

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Movie Info

Synopsis Since birth, 16-year-old Luca has been at the center of her parent's influencer empire. But when they decide to have another child, she is sent into an emotional tailspin and begins to realize how little of her life is truly her own.
Director
Joscha Bongard, Lisa Purtscher
Producer
Lotta Schmelzer
Screenwriter
Nicole Rüthers, Joscha Bongard
Production Co
LiseLotte Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
German
Runtime
1h 38m
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