Barmak Akram 

Barkam Akram moved to France in 1981 where he arrived as a political refugee.

A graduate of Femis (“Image” department, class of 1995), he has made documentaries. His first feature film, L'Enfant de Kaboul, was released in France in 2009.

His second feature film, Wajma, an Afghan fiancée, premiered at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival as part of the ACID 4 lineup.

Barmak Akram is also known as a visual artist and musician.