Film · 2026
Mimi and Me
A heartwarming mother-daughter story about the difficult climb up the social ladder, based on the autobiography of lawyer and journalist Iris Sayram.
Directed by Milena AboyanHannah GharibAnnette FrierSvenja Jung
29 Jun 2026Released
1h 29mRunning time
The story
Growing up in Cologne in the 1980s, Iris hopes to study law one day. While her father, Mustafa, wallows in failed dreams and a gambling addiction, her mother, Mimi, struggles to keep the family afloat by working as a cleaning lady and a prostitute. Even after Mimi contracts AIDS, she continues to support her daughter’s plans.
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