Yosef Baraki

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]

Yosef Baraki
Born
Yosef Baraki

1989 (age 31–32)
OccupationFilm director
Years active2015-present
Notable work
Mina Walking
AwardsEcumenical Commendation, NETPAC Award, Canadian Screen Award, Lindalee Tracey Award, Norman McLaren Award

His work is characterized by unconventional dramatic structure and realism focused on the spiritual.

Early life

Baraki studied film and television production and philosophy at Toronto's York University and Humber College.[4]

References
  1. "Berlin: Yosef Baraki on Risking Lives to Shoot 'Mina Walking' in Afghanistan | Hollywood Reporter". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 2016-08-22.
  2. "Kristen Wiig, Alexander Skarsgard Drama Heads to Berlin's Generation | Hollywood Reporter". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 2016-08-22.
  3. "Mina Walking honoured with inaugural Discovery Award - Telefilm Canada". telefilm.ca. Retrieved 2016-08-22.
  4. "Mina Walking | Yosef Baraki |". hiff.ca. Retrieved 2016-08-22.
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