ONE IN A MILLION
United Kingdom, United States 2026 – Director: Itab Azzam, Jack Macinnes – Original language: Arabic, German – Subtitles: English – Length: 97 min.
In 2015, hoping for a safe and secure life, the family of 11-year-old Israa fled from Syria to Germany. In exile, their bonds threaten to crumble. Torn between holding on and letting go, the protagonists make decisions that reshape their identities. Spanning 10 years, the film follows Israa and her parents: a delicate family portrait. C.K.
Biography Itab Azzam
Itab Azzam, who was born in Syria, now lives in London. She is an award-winning filmmaker, producer and humanitarian activist. Through her initiative ‘Film for Freedom’, Azzam has set up a filmmaking training programme for Syrian women refugees.
Filmography Itab Azzam
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Biography Jack MacInnes
Jack MacInnes’ work has been recognised with Emmy, BAFTA, Peabody, Grierson and Prix Italia awards. The filmmaker was born and raised in London. He moved to Damascus, where he met and married Itab Azzam.
Filmography Jack MacInnes
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In cooperation with the Goethe-Institut
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