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Faraz Shariat's 'Prosecution' Unveils Far-Right Extremism in Germany

2/16/2026

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Faraz Shariat's film Prosecution premiered in Berlinale's Panorama and was sold to Memento in France.
The thriller follows prosecutor Seyo Kim as she confronts far-right violence in eastern Germany.
After surviving a racist attack, she defies orders to investigate and uncovers a network of right-wing extremists.
The film will screen again at Berlinale on February 16, 17, 20, and 21, 2026.

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Story summary

Faraz Shariat's film Prosecution premiered in Berlinale's Panorama and was sold to Memento in France.
The thriller follows prosecutor Seyo Kim as she confronts far-right violence in eastern Germany.
After surviving a racist attack, she defies orders to investigate and uncovers a network of right-wing extremists.
The film will screen again at Berlinale on February 16, 17, 20, and 21, 2026.