Yosef Baraki Explained

Birth Name:Yosef Baraki
Birth Date:November 10, 1989
Occupation:Film director
Years Active:2015-present
Notable Works: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

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

Notes and References

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

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