Hello, my name is Elena and I’m a director. I came to Germany a few years ago (how many exactly?). I’ve been part of KinoAsyl since 2021, and back then I produced and presented my own film titled “Erloschen.” This time, I’ve decided to show a film by a colleague that speaks deeply to me, because I’ve experienced many of the things it portrays myself.
Sedigheh Dehnayi is one of those women whose life has been marked by hardship, loneliness, and illness, yet who has achieved extraordinary things. Despite all obstacles, she studied pharmacy, made a name for herself as a painter and calligrapher, and founded several charitable organizations. This documentary tells the story of a woman who, with quiet, […]