Yasemin Şamdereli

Yasemin Şamdereli is a prominent German-Turkish filmmaker and screenwriter known for her impactful contributions to cinema, particularly in the realm of migrant narratives. She gained widespread recognition with the film 'Almanya – Willkommen in Deutschland,' which was released in 2011 and marked a significant shift in the portrayal of immigrant stories in German film. Yasemin, along with her sister Nesrin, is currently working on a new project inspired by their mother, which reflects their roots and experiences in the Ruhr region.