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Kurdwin Ayub
Besties Yesmin, Nati and Bella sing along to REM’s »Losing My Religion« and pose in front the camera dressed in hijabs belonging to Yesmin’s devout mother. The video goes viral and sparks heated debates not just on social media. Is this a successfully executed provocation or a religious affront? Yesmin’s father arranges for the young women to perform at Kurdish family celebrations. Nati and Bella revel in their newfound stardom. But Yesmin has questions about her religion: When do private matters become public?
Kurdwin Ayub
Kurdwin Ayub born in Iraq in 1990, studied experimental animation and painting with Judith Eisler at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna. In 2011, she enrolled in the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, studying performative art under Carola Dertnig. Ayub works as a director, screenwriter, and video and performance artist in Vienna, Austria.
Films by Kurdwin Ayub (Selection)
Sonne 2022 | Kate & William 2011 | We love Naturburschen 2011 | Die Intrige und die Archenmuscheln 2010 | Homevideo 2010 | Kaiserschnitt 2010 | Knochenschwund 2010 | Fingerspitzengefühl 2009 | Bodenhaftung 2009 | Mutterkindpass 2009 |
