[1] She moved to Vienna and studied theater, film and media.

It focuses on Iranian mourning rituals for Imam Hossein, the Prophet Mohammad’s grandson.

[7] In 2009, she made Im Bazar der Gender which describes the widespread practice of temporary marriage in Shiite Islam.

It was invited to the 64th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale competition),[9] and competed for Golden Bear Award.

[10] It revolves around the story of a Nigerian woman on a voyage to find freedom.