Steffi Niederzoll

Director

Steffi Niederzoll is a German director whose empathetic and powerful work addresses socially relevant topics. Her documentary SEVEN WINTERS IN TEHRAN (2023) tells the harrowing story of a young woman who became a symbol of resistance against injustice in Iran. In this work, Niederzoll combines intimate narratives with political messages, creating a deeply moving portrait of courage and humanity. With her extraordinary ability to tell complex stories in a visually and emotionally powerful way, Steffi Niederzoll has established herself as an important voice in international documentary film.

Films on Sooner

Seven Winters in Tehran

2023

97 mins

Documentary, Drama

A harrowing drama about patriarchal justice in Iran – awarded the German Film Prize in Gold.