Copilot
by Anne Zohra Berrached
When sharp science student Asli meets charismatic Saeed in the mid 90’s, it’s love at first sight. The lovers marry, and Asli swears to be true to Saeed and never betray his secrets. Their future looks bright, but as the twenty-first century dawns, Saeed makes a decision that will not only shatter Asli’s dreams, but shake the whole world to the core.
Anne Zohra Berrached was born in Erfurt, Germany. After receiving her degree in social education, she worked as a theatre pedagogue in London for two years. She finished her film studies at Filmakademie Baden – WüAnne Zohra Berrached was born in Erfurt, Germany. After receiving her degree in social education, she worked as a theatre pedagogue in London for two years. She finished her film studies at Filmakademie Baden – Württemberg in 2016. Her documentary short film HEILIGE & HURE (2010) participated in more than 80 film festivals throughout the world. Her first feature film TWO MOTHERS (2013) won the Dialogue en perspective award at the Berlinale. 24 WEEKS, Anne’s second feature film, premiered in Berlinale Competition in 2016 and received the German Film Award in Silver.
DIRECTOR'S FILMOGRAPHY
format DCP / colour / 5.1
length 118 min.
original language German, English, Arabic, Turkish