The German-american mini-series
Unorthodox is nominated for eight Emmy Awards this year. The four-part Netflix original by creator/executive producer/showrunner Anna Winger (
Deutschland 86) and director Maria Schrader (
Stefan Zweig: Farewell to Europe, Love Life), is competing for the prestigious award in the categories "Outstanding Limited Series", Directing, Costumes, Casting and Music, among others. Leading actress Shira Haas and writer Anna Winger are also eligible for one of the world's most important television awards, which will be presented in Los Angeles in September.
Unorthodox tells the story of a young woman from Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Esther "Esty" Shapiro lives under the strict rules of a Hasidic community. One day she breaks out of her arranged marriage and travels to Berlin to find herself. Together with WIFT Hamburg we invite you to an exclusive look behind the scenes of the successful series.
Moderation: Verena Gräfe-Höft & Heidi Philipsen
In cooperation with: WIFT Hamburg
