How These Young Filmmakers Are Fighting For Their Cause

DW Kultur.21 Spezial - Courage. Against all odds! (Bettina Kolb & Melanie Matthäus)

Nausheen Dadabhoy fights for women’s rights

The US -Pakistani camera woman says she is the only woman pursuing that profession in Pakistan. As a muslim and woman she is constantly confronted with prejudice.


DW Kultur.21 Spezial - Courage. Against all odds! (Bettina Kolb & Melanie Matthäus)

Popo Fan fights homophobia in China

Activist Popo Fan fights for freedom for gay, bisexual and transgender people with his documentaries. He is in constant danger in his native China.


DW Kultur.21 Spezial - Courage. Against all odds! (Bettina Kolb & Melanie Matthäus)
Mohamad Hadadi campaigns against censorship

Iranian cameraman Mohamad Hadadi considers censorship in his homeland an impetus. He seeks new ways to depict Iran but there are boundaries.


DW Kultur.21 Spezial - Courage. Against all odds! (Bettina Kolb & Melanie Matthäus)

Pedro García profiles violence in Mexico

Editor Pedro Garcia sees violence as a core issue in Mexico. His documentary shows how a mayor is involved in a battle with drug bosses.


DW Kultur.21 Spezial - Courage. Against all odds! (Bettina Kolb & Melanie Matthäus)

Muayad Alayan opposes borders 

Muayad Alayan is a Palestinian director and producer. His films are set in the border region between Israel and the Palestinian territories. It’s a tough challenge.

This article was originally published on Deutsche Welle. You can read the original here.

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