Maysoon
Synopsis
Almost 10 years after the Arab spring, the young Egyptian archaeologist Maysoon is living in Berlin with her German boyfriend Tobi and their two children. When she experiences some turbulences in her personal life and an unexpected threat to her political status, Maysoon fears that she may lose everything once again: family, love, and freedom. Maysoon fights for her independence as a woman and as a citizen, fueled by love and idealism.
Top Cast
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Sabrina Amali
Maysoon El-Nagdi
Florian Stetter
Tobi Gentz
Josef Mohamed
Tamer
Heike Hanold-Lynch
Martina Eckert
Katharina Wittenbrink
Franziska Gertsch
Bianca Nawrath
Nadia
Zoë Valks
Karen
Patrick Schlegel
Alex
Susanne Bormann
Julia Reichmann
Karyofyllia Karabeti
Irini
Marie Tragousti
Irinoula
Deborah Kaufmann
Angelika Hein
Mehdi Meskar
Sherif
Hans-Jürgen Alf
Jochen Krause
Sylvia Mayer
Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nancy Biniadaki
- Original Score
- Thalia Ioannidou
- Original Title
- Maysoon
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English, German
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nancy Biniadaki
Thalia Ioannidou
Jean Marc Junge
Panos Voutsaras
Department Leadership Roster
Nancy Biniadaki
Director
Thalia Ioannidou
Original Music Composer
Jean Marc Junge
Director of Photography
Panos Voutsaras
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Sexuality • Threat
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Maysoon.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maysoon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Maysoon about?
Almost 10 years after the Arab spring, the young Egyptian archaeologist Maysoon is living in Berlin with her German boyfriend Tobi and their two children. When she experiences some turbulences in her personal life and an unexpected threat to her political status, Maysoon fears that she may lose everything once again: family, love, and freedom. Maysoon fights for her independence as a woman and as a citizen, fueled by love and idealism.
Who directed Maysoon?
Maysoon was directed by Nancy Biniadaki.
Who stars in Maysoon?
The principal cast of Maysoon includes Sabrina Amali, Florian Stetter, Josef Mohamed, Heike Hanold-Lynch, Katharina Wittenbrink.
When was Maysoon released and how long is it?
Maysoon was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Maysoon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maysoon was composed by Thalia Ioannidou.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Maysoon?
Maysoon holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).