Sema talks about being part of the Female Filmmakers Festival Berlin.
Her film "Unknown Ravens," is about Willie Heider, a 17-year-old German machine gunner, is drafted into the army in 1942. During his two years as a soldier, he never shoots a man. His rejection of armed conflict, and subsequent capture by Allied forces, leads him on a journey that would change the course of his life.
Sema’s filmmaking has always been driven by stories of personal testimony and social justice. The power of film to move hearts and give voice to hidden stories, both past and present, has inspired her recent practice within oral history documentary – unearthing and preserving local stories before they are forgotten.Sema is currently based in West Yorkshire. She holds an MA in Film & Television from Falmouth University, and a BA in Fine Art. When she’s not making films, she can often be found riding her bike around the beautiful Yorkshire countryside.
Guest: Sema Basharan
Created & Produced by: Jewell Sparks (Female Filmmakers Festival, Startup42 Media, BITHOUSE GROUP / UNITED17 Ventures)
Music: "White Boy" Written and Produced by Jewell Sparks, Produced by: Sandy Sukrisno (Sparkie Brown Productions)
