Yosef Baraki
Yosef Baraki | |
|---|---|
| Born | Yosef Baraki November 10, 1989 |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 2015-present |
| Notable work | Mina Walking |
| Awards | Ecumenical Commendation, NETPAC Award, Canadian Screen Award, Lindalee Tracey Award, Norman McLaren Award |
Yosef Baraki (born November 10, 1989) is a Canadian filmmaker, writer, editor and film producer.[1] He is best known for his feature film debut Mina Walking, which premiered at the 65th Berlin International Film Festival[2] and won the inaugural Discovery Award at the 4th Canadian Screen Awards in 2016.[3]
His work is characterized by unconventional dramatic structure and realism focused on the spiritual.
Early life[edit]
Baraki studied film and television production and philosophy at Toronto's York University and Humber College.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Berlin: Yosef Baraki on Risking Lives to Shoot 'Mina Walking' in Afghanistan | Hollywood Reporter". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 2016-08-22.
- ^ "Kristen Wiig, Alexander Skarsgard Drama Heads to Berlin's Generation | Hollywood Reporter". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 2016-08-22.
- ^ "Mina Walking honoured with inaugural Discovery Award - Telefilm Canada". telefilm.ca. Retrieved 2016-08-22.
- ^ "Mina Walking | Yosef Baraki |". hiff.ca. Retrieved 2016-08-22.
External links[edit]
- Yosef Baraki at IMDb