Seyran Ateş: Sex, Revolution and Islam

Seyran Ateş: Sex, Revolution and Islam

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Release Date

10/17/2026

Runtime

81 mins

Overview

The exemplary humanitarian work of Turkish-German radical feminist, lawyer, and imam, Seyran Ateş is the central focus of this compelling and revealing documentary. As a young Muslim girl in Berlin, Seyran grew up experiencing Islamic repression. Since then, she has dedicated herself to reforming Islam, opening the first mosque with no gender segregation and educating and empowering LGBTQ Muslim youth to embrace their sexuality. The film reveals a determined woman, one willing to put her life on the line in the name of religious reform and sexual freedom.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

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A portrait of a woman whose personal journey from religious constraint to radical activism offers a clear-eyed exploration of faith, sexuality, and what it means to refuse compromise. The film documents both her courage and the real stakes of her work.

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DefiantHopefulContemplative

Themes

FaithGenderFreedomIdentity

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Steady

Look

Documentary-like

Structure

Linear

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Seyran Ateş: Sex, Revolution and Islam (2026) directed by Nefise Özkal Lorentzen | FirstCinema