Actually, we wanted to make a different film, but due to certain circumstances and a change in legislation, we were unable to continue our journey and got stuck in Helsinki. Sara was reminded of many similar situations in her life where she faced rejection and was not allowed to do certain things, so we decided to summarize some examples and combine documentary and animation to represent what so many BIPOC people experience (BIPOC = Black, Indigenous, and People of Color).

Finding your place in life is a challenge in itself. However, being rejected based on external traits is devastating. By transforming these very traits into superpowers, you can reclaim your life and self-worth, stand up for yourself, and become part of a society.

Cast

Sara: Sara Fazilat

Lost in Helsinki - Poster 2 — Lost in Helsinki

Sara Fazilat, Antonia Lange

Short film

Production Country / Year: Germany 2024

Language: engl., dt. OF m. engl. UT

Format: DCP, Color, 28min
1.78:1 (16:9), Discrete 5.1

Nominated for:

Kurzfilmpreise der Stadt Hof (Jury)

Director & Crew

Sara Fazilat

Born in 1987 in Tehran/Iran. Studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London followed by studies in Film Production at the German Film and Television Academy Berlin and at Columbia University in New York. Active as a producer, actor, writer, and director.

Filmography

2024	Lost in Helsinki	Kurzdokumentarfilm Co-Regie	2024
	Arier	Spielfilm
	Underdogs	Serie

Antonia Lange

Born in Berlin. Studied Cinematography at the German Film and Television Academy Berlin and at the California Institute of the Arts in Los Angeles. Active as a cinematographer and filmmaker.