Mimi and Me
Mimi und Ich
“A heartwarming mother-daughter story about the difficult climb up the social ladder, based on the autobiography of lawyer and journalist Iris Sayram.”
Synopsis
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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MIMI UND ICH | Trailer | Neues Deutsches Fernsehen | FILMFEST MÜNCHEN 2026
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-05-29
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Milena Aboyan
- Screenplay & Story
- Elke Rössler
- Original Score
- Can Erdogan
- Original Title
- Mimi und Ich
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- MadeFor Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Milena Aboyan
Elke Rössler
Can Erdogan
Nikolaus Schreiber
Elias Ben Engelhardt
Rima Schmidt
Department Leadership Roster
Milena Aboyan
Director
Nikolaus Schreiber
Director of Photography
Rima Schmidt
Producer
Elias Ben Engelhardt
Editor
Can Erdogan
Original Music Composer
Elke Rössler
Writer
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What is Mimi and Me about?
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.
Who directed Mimi and Me?
Mimi and Me was directed by Milena Aboyan.
Who stars in Mimi and Me?
The principal cast of Mimi and Me includes Hannah Gharib, Annette Frier, Svenja Jung, Serkan Kaya, Brikena Ray.
When was Mimi and Me released and how long is it?
Mimi and Me was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Mimi and Me?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mimi and Me was composed by Can Erdogan.