Hassan Akkouch

Actor

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Hassan Akkouch, born in Lebanon in 1988, grew up in Berlin and began his career as a dancer and performer. He became known to a wider audience through the award-winning documentary *Neukölln Unlimited* (2010), which focuses on his life and his family. For his participation in the critically acclaimed series *4 Blocks* (2017–2019), he was honored as part of the ensemble with a Grimme Award and a German Actors Award, among others. Akkouch has a diverse portfolio in film and television productions, including a notable role in the comedy *Contra* (2021).

Films on Sooner

  • Layla M.

    2016

    100 mins

    Drama

    A young Muslim woman flees from the Netherlands to the Middle East.