Erik & Erika (2018) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language

2018 · 110 mins · German

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Directed by

Reinhold Bilgeri

Starring

Markus Freistätter, Marianne Sägebrecht, Lili Epply, Gerhard Liebmann, Cornelius Obonya, Hary Prinz

The story follows Erik Schinegger, a champion skier who became a controversial figure after a sex test revealed him to be male. Initially celebrated as Erika, his identity change sparked accusations of fraud and rejection. This film explores a real-life incident, delving into the complexities of identity, nature, and societal taboos prevalent in 1970s Austria.