Samira 2016
Charlotte Rolfes' intense seven-teen-minute drama *Samira* (2016) plunges viewers into the tense Port of Hamburg, where interpreter Janosch is summoned to negotiate with a young African woman who has sealed herself inside a container.
Director: Charlotte Rolfes
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samira (2016) about?
Set in Hamburg's bustling port, the film follows interpreter Janosch as he's called to negotiate with a young African woman who has barricaded herself inside a container. His offer of help triggers unexpected consequences, forcing him to grapple with the limits of his role and the fragility of human connection under pressure.
Who directed Samira?
Samira was directed by Charlotte Rolfes, a filmmaker known for creating atmospheric, character-driven short films.
Who stars in Samira?
The main cast includes Lucas Prisor as the interpreter Janosch, Karmela Shako as the woman in crisis, and Dejan Bućin, Anja Reschke, Frank Schubert, and Iskander Madjitov in supporting roles.
Is Samira (2016) worth watching?
If you appreciate tense, thought-provoking dramas with tight storytelling, *Samira* is absolutely worth a watch. Its concise 17-minute runtime packs a punch, blending moral complexity with atmospheric tension—making it a memorable short film worth seeking out.
How long is Samira?
Samira runs for 17 minutes.
About Samira (2016) — A gripping short film about promises and desperation in Hamburg's port
Charlotte Rolfes' intense seven-teen-minute drama *Samira* (2016) plunges viewers into the tense Port of Hamburg, where interpreter Janosch is summoned to negotiate with a young African woman who has sealed herself inside a container. As the standoff unfolds, Janosch's promise of help spirals into unforeseen moral complications, forcing him to confront his own limits and the fragile humanity caught between bureaucracy and desperation. The film's confined setting mirrors the emotional claustrophobia of its characters, weaving themes of isolation, communication breakdowns, and the weight of promises too quickly made.
With a runtime that feels both urgent and intimate, *Samira* balances raw tension with quiet introspection. Rolfes crafts an atmospheric study of cross-cultural tension and the fragile threads that connect—or sever—people in crisis. Starring Lucas Prisor as the interpreter and Karmela Shako as the woman at the heart of the standoff, the short film delivers a punchy emotional punch in under twenty minutes, leaving a lingering imprint of its moral ambiguity and quiet humanity.