Short Film: AYANEH, 14min, Switzerland, Drama

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Set in Switzerland, our story follows Ayaneh, a young refugee from Afghanistan. One day at a public swimming pool she meets Anna and instantly feels attracted to her. As the relationship between the two women develops, Ayaneh is confronted with growing resistance from her religious family. Project Links…

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Director Biography – Nicolas Greinacher (AYANEH)

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Nicolas is an award winning film director from Switzerland. His talent was discovered 2013 when he won the Directorial Discovery Award at the Rhode Island International Film Festival for his first short film. Since then, Nicolas’ films have screened at over 40 International Film Festivals, cinema, television and…

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