After September 11, Yasmin experiences an awakening and a reconciliation with her cultural heritage. The rediscovering of the Koran starts an authentic faith journey and gives her the possibility to affirm herself truthfully. Yasmin courageously seeks a way to be herself both in her Pakistani immigrant community and in the surrounding Western society
Festivals
"Yasmin" by Kenny Glenaan won the Ecumenical Jury Prize in Locarno 2004. The Golden Leopard went to "Private" by Saverio Costanzo, who also received a Commendation from the Ecumenical Jury.