Safinaz Sattar

Actor

Safinaz Sattar is a German actress who has made a name for herself through her precise acting skills and wide range of roles in film and television. After completing her training, she appeared in various short and feature films as well as in series productions, where she impressed audiences with her powerful performances. An important contribution to her filmography is the 2019 short film STAINED SKIN, directed by Mandy Peterat and Adam Graf. In this work, Sattar took on a central role that gave her the opportunity to demonstrate her versatility. She gained international recognition through her participation in the award-winning miniseries Unorthodox (2020, directed by Maria Schrader), which was released on Netflix. The drama tells the story of a young woman who leaves her ultra-Orthodox community, and Safinaz Sattar contributed to the success of the project with her role, which was honored with an Emmy Award in the category “Best Director for a Miniseries,” among others. In addition to these projects, Sattar has appeared in other film and television productions that have sharpened her artistic profile. Her filmography shows a continuous development toward more complex roles, which established her both in German cinema and in the international streaming sector. Safinaz Sattar has received numerous accolades for her work. The miniseries Unorthodox, in which she was involved, won an Emmy Award and received worldwide attention, which also gave her participation greater visibility. With projects such as STAINED SKIN, she also demonstrated her talent in the arthouse sector. With a career ranging from independent productions to internationally successful series, Safinaz Sattar has shown that she is one of the most promising actresses enriching German cinema and television.

Films on Sooner

Stained Skin

2021

9 mins

Shorts

Despite the adverse working conditions, two friends persevere with the power of their imagination and their will.