Films by Shirin Saghaie

Germany 2011, 65 min
by Shirin Saghaie, Annkatrin Hausmann

YUME is a documentary about the aspirations and hopes of three young women living in different world capitals. Street singer Tonko struggles with the rising competition she faces on her way to becoming a star in the anonymity of Tokyo. For Ayin, being a kick boxer in the patriarchal society of Tehran means a restless fight against gender stereotypes. Analía is longing for an exit permit to leave Havana for her dream of a better life.Max Ophüls Preis, Saarbrücken; Zürich; WOMEN AT FRAME, Mexic