Kleine Männer - Klischees auf Augenhöhe

What does a man's height say about his character – and why do we believe this in the first place? “Kleine Männer - Klischees auf Augenhöhe” examines an old cliché with new urgency. The film follows families whose children are undergoing hormone growth therapy, men who are having their legs surgically lengthened in Istanbul, and singles who fail to find a partner due to a height filter in a dating app.

Hormone expert Urs Eiholzer explains why a few centimeters can have an enormous impact on a boy's life. Psychologist Monika Kozłowska shows how closely self-esteem, body image, and social pressure are intertwined. And matchmaker Andrea Klausberger reveals what short men can do to remain visible in a superficial world.

Director Fabian Biasio guides us through this world as an observer and someone who is personally affected. With quiet irony and an open mind, he concludes: Being short is not the problem. The problem is society's expectations, attributions, and blind spots.

The film combines personal stories, scientific findings, and social reflection into an unexcited but compelling portrait of an often overlooked reality—and asks the question: Can we learn to truly see people as equals?

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