Burhan Qurbani

Burhan Qurbani () (born in Erkelenz on 15 November 1980) is a German film director, writer and actor of Afghan origin. His directing, writing, and acting works include ''Shahada'' (2010), ''20xBrandenburg'' (2010 TV documentary), and ''Illusion'' (2007 short film). His modern day adaption of Alfred Döblin's modern classic novel ''Berlin Alexanderplatz'' was selected for the main competition of the 2020 Berlin International Film Festival.

His 2025 film ''No Beast. So Fierce.'', which is loosely based on Shakespeare's drama Richard III but focusses on a strong woman in the leading role, had its premiere at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival in Berlinale Special section on 14 February 2025. It will be released on 8 May 2025 in the German theaters. Provided by Wikipedia