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A critically acclaimed writer, researcher, Film Director, translator and public speaker

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BOOKS

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I STORMS ØYE

LAST DAY OF AUTUMN

WOMEN'S JOURNEY FROM SHADOWS TO LIGHT

Dancing Amid Fire, Rising Above Ruins

Books
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ABOUT ESSMAT

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Essmat Sophie (Asima) is an award-winning author, award-winning film director, researcher, and activist. Born and raised in the Kurdish region of Iran. After several years living in United States, now she is living in Norway... find out much more by clicking the button below...

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 AWARD WINNER

Ordknappen Literary Prize

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AWARD WINNER

Best Nordic Film

Vesteräs Film Festival- Sweden

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AWARD WINNER

Best Director

Cannes Film Awards Festival

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AWARD WINNER

Best Director

Sweden Film Awards​

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AWARD WINNER

 Best Animation

The FemaleEye Film Festival

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AWARD WINNER

Best Animation

Berlin Women Cinema Festival

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AWARD WINNER

Best Director

European Short Awards​

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