In Samia, which premiered at Tribeca and won the Special Jury Award, Yasemin Şamdereli presents a true gem to her audience—a pearl amidst the sands.

Samia is a young girl from Somalia with big dreams. Despite the hardships her country faces, she runs towards hope with relentless speed as an athlete. Discovering her extraordinary talent at the age of nine, running becomes her sole passion and the reason she holds on to life. With her family’s support, Samia pushes beyond boundaries, faces obstacles along the way, but never gives up on running.

In a society where women are not expected to run, Samia defies taboos by sprinting through the streets of Mogadishu. Her passion will one day carry her all the way to the Olympic Games. The deeply moving yet hopeful story of a true champion, Samia is inspiring, heart-wrenching, and utterly captivating.