Mina – Der Preis der Freiheit

The documentary "Mina - The Price of Freedom" by Hesam Yousefi portrays Mina Ahadi, an Iranian human rights activist who now lives in Cologne. Mina has been fighting executions and stonings in Iran for decades - and thus became a target of the regime herself.

A sad highlight of her life was the Iranian revolution in 1979 and the associated introduction of the hijab requirement. Shortly after the Islamic Republic came to power, Mina's husband, Ismail Yeganehdust, was executed. Mina decided to dedicate her life to the fight against the death penalty. She was able to save many people - but still far too few in her eyes. Through her campaigns and close contact with those sentenced to death, an emotional bond was formed in many cases; they called her "Mother." And "Mother Mina" had to cry for many children.

In "Mina - The Price of Freedom" Mina Ahadi gives insights into her eventful life between family happiness and personal protection. She tells of her successes and failures in the fight against the death penalty and for the rights of women, homosexuals and ex-Muslims. Due to the foundation of the "Central Council of Ex-Muslims" she received numerous death threats. Although she had to live constantly under fear, Mina forcefully conveys: stronger than all cruelty between people, is the human being in love with them.

Following the film, discussion with Mina Ahadi.
Moderation: Sara Soltani