Kida Khodr Ramadan Prepares for 'Hijamat' Role From Prison; Film Premieres at Karlovy Vary
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Georg Szalai
Summary
Kida Khodr Ramadan, the acclaimed German actor known for his role in '4 Blocks,' stars in 'Hijamat,' a film directed by Nader Saeivar and Jafar Panahi that premieres in the main competition of the 60th Karlovy Vary film festival. The article details Ramadan's unconventional path to acting as an autodidact, his preparation for the role while incarcerated, and the film's themes of freedom. Co-starring Moritz Bleibtreu, Nicolette Krebitz and Nastassja Kinski, 'Hijamat' is described as a deeply personal project about liberation and self-determination.
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I had to prepare for this role from prison — it was a unique and challenging experience.
Kida Khodr Ramadan needs no introduction in Germany.
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