🎬 Breaking the Ice

Mira is a disciplined young woman who serves as the captain of an Austrian women's ice hockey team, while secretly carrying heavy family responsibilities caring for her ailing grandfather and dysfunctional mother. Her tightly controlled world is disrupted when Kim, a free-spirited and confident new player, joins the team. As an unexpected romantic connection grows between them, Kim encourages Mira to break free from rigid expectations and embrace her authentic desires. Mira must reconcile her personal freedom with her team duties in this moving independent queer cinema production.

⭐ Film Evaluation & Ratings 📈

🟡 IMDb Rating: 6.4 / 10

🍅 Rotten Tomatoes: 80% (Critics) | 78% (Audience)

🗣️ Critical Consensus: Clara Stern's feature debut received praise in queer film reviews for its refreshing blend of energetic ice hockey sequences and tender sapphic romance, making it a favorite for viewers searching where to watch gay movies, niche queer movies, and European lgbt film online.

💡 Did You Know?

Tribeca World Premiere: The film premiered internationally at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York, garnering acclaim for its authentic depiction of female athletes in lgbtq cinema.

Realistic Training: Lead actors Alina Schaller and Judith Altenberger underwent intensive ice hockey training for months before filming to perform their own sports scenes without stunt doubles.

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