Naima (2025)

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Naima, a 46-year-old Venezuelan, lives in precarious conditions in Basel and, after many years in the low-wage sector, she secures a traineeship in nursing. However, her happiness collides with a harsh reality: patients love her compassionate humour, but her colleagues perceive her as lacking professional distance. When she fails her internship, her world falls apart.

Director: Anna Thommen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 98 min
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Screenplay

Music: Ephrem Lüchinger
Cinematography: Gabriela Betschart
Editing: Anna Thommen, Claudio Cea
Production: Emilia Productions GmbH
Country: Switzerland
Language: Deutsch, Español
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Naima about?
Naima, a 46-year-old Venezuelan, lives in precarious conditions in Basel and, after many years in the low-wage sector, she secures a traineeship in nursing. However, her happiness collides with a harsh reality: patients love her compassionate humour, but her colleagues perceive her as lacking professional distance. When she fails her internship, her world falls apart.
Who directed Naima?
Naima was directed by Anna Thommen.
How long is Naima?
Naima has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is Naima?
Naima is a Documentary film.
Where was Naima produced?
Naima was produced in Switzerland.