Mimi and Me

Set in Cologne during the 1980s, this drama follows a young girl named Iris who aspires to study law. Her home life is defined by instability, as her father, Mustafa, struggles with a gambling addiction and a sense of failure. To provide for the family, Iris's mother, Mimi, works as both a cleaner and a prostitute. Even after Mimi is diagnosed with AIDS, she remains dedicated to helping her daughter achieve her educational goals.

The film was directed by Milena Aboyan and written by Elke Rössler. It is the fourth film directed by Aboyan, following Elaha, Wovon sollen wir träumen, and Drei Kameradinnen. The production was handled by MadeFor Film in Germany and features Hannah Gharib in the role of Iris and Annette Frier as Mimi. This television movie has a runtime of 89 minutes.