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Emily Atef

Known For
Directing
Born
January 1, 1973 in Berlin, Germany
Active Years
1970–2026 (57 Years)
Total Credits
29 credits in database
Directing Born Jan 1, 1973 Berlin, Germany 29 credits
29
Total Credits
1970–2026
57 Years Career Span
5
Vault Titles
0
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Biography

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Name: Emily Atef.
Born: 6 May 1973 in Berlin, Germany.
Profession: German filmmaker, director, and writer.
Location: Based in Berlin.
Family/Early Life: Moved from Berlin to Los Angeles at age 7 with French-Iranian parents and brother Cyril Atef (a drummer). Moved to France at age 13 to finish school. Worked as an actor in the London theater scene.
Education: Studied film direction at Deutsche Film und Fernsehakademie Berlin.
Filmography:
Molly's Way (first feature-length film, co-authored by Esther Bernstorff).
More Than Ever (2022).
3 Days in Quiberon (2018) (wrote and directed; inspired by true events in the life of actress Romy Schneider, portrayed by Marie Bäumer).
Das Fremde in mir (2008).
Awards: Molly's Way (and two following feature films co-authored by Esther Bernstorff) received an advancement award at Filmfest München in 2005 for best script and the Grand Jury [text cuts off].
Draft 1: Emily Atef is a German filmmaker, director, and writer based in Berlin. Born on 6 May 1973 in Berlin, Germany, she moved to Los Angeles at age 7 with her French-Iranian parents and her brother, drummer Cyril Atef. At age 13, she moved to France to finish school before working as an actor in the London theater scene. Atef studied film direction at the Deutsche Film und Fernsehakademie Berlin. Her credits include the feature film Molly's Way, which she co-authored with Esther Bernstorff. Other works

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Career

Career overview

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Source [1] (TMDB): Known for Directing. 19 known credits.
Source [2] (IMDb): Born 6 May 1973 in Berlin, Germany. Director and writer. Known for More Than Ever (2022), 3 Days in Quiberon (2018), and Das Fremde in mir (2008).
Source [3] (Wikipedia): Wrote and directed 3 Tage in Quiberon (2018). Inspired by true events in the life of actress Romy Schneider (played by Marie Bäumer). Shows a portrait between private and public person.
Source [4] (TMDB Bio): Born 6 May 1973 in Berlin. German filmmaker based in Berlin. Moved to Los Angeles at age 7 with French-Iranian parents and brother Cyril Atef (drummer).
Synopsis (TMDB Bio snippet): Moved to France at 13, finished school there. Worked as an actor in London theater scene. Returned to Berlin to study film direction at Deutsche Film und Fernsehakademie Berlin. First feature Molly's Way was co-authored by Esther Bernstorff. Her two following feature films were also co-authored by Esther Bernstorff. Molly's Way received an advancement award at Filmfest München in 2005 for best script and the Grand Jury [text cuts off].
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Emily Atef is a German filmmaker and director based in Berlin. Born on 6 May 1973 in Berlin, Germany, she moved to Los Angeles at age seven with her French-Iranian parents and her brother, drummer Cyril Atef. At age 13, she moved to France to finish school. She later worked as an actor in the London theater scene before returning to Berlin to study film direction at the Deutsche Film und Fernsehakademie Berlin.
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Atef is a director and writer with 19 known credits. Her first feature-length film, Molly's Way, was co-authored by Esther Bernstorff. This film, along with her following two feature films, was also co-authored by Bernstorff. In 2005, Molly's Way received an advancement award for best script at Filmfest München. Her other notable works include Das Fremde in mir (2008), 3 Days in Quiberon (2018), and More Than Ever (2022). The film 3 Days in Quiberon, which Atef wrote and directed, is inspired by true events in the life of actress Romy Schneider, portrayed by Marie Bäumer, and explores the tension between a private and public persona.
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"Emily Atef is a German filmmaker and director based in Berlin. Born on 6 May 1973 in Berlin, Germany, she moved to Los Angeles at age seven with her French-Iranian parents and her brother, the drummer

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Career timeline

Call Me Queen · WriterCall Me Queen · Director
Someday We'll Tell Each Other Everything · DirectorSomeday We'll Tell Each Other Everything · WriterSomeday We'll Tell Each Other Everything · Executive Producer
More Than Ever · DirectorMore Than Ever · Writer
Jackpot · Director
Killing Eve · Director3 Days in Quiberon · Director3 Days in Quiberon · Writer
Don't Worry, I'm Fine · Director
Queen of the Night · DirectorDesired Children · Director
Kill Me · WriterKill Me · Director
The Stranger in Me · DirectorThe Stranger in Me · Screenplay
Molly's Way · DirectorMolly's Way · Writer
Asyl · DirectorMarseilleI Love You, I Kill You · DirectorI Love You, I Kill You · Writer
XX to XY: Fighting to Be Jake · DirectorSundays · Director
Scene of the Crime · DirectorScene of the Crime · Writer

Full Filmography

29 titles
  • Call Me Queen (2026) Writer
  • Call Me Queen (2026) Director
  • Someday We'll Tell Each Other Everything (2023) Director
  • Someday We'll Tell Each Other Everything (2023) Writer
  • Someday We'll Tell Each Other Everything (2023) Executive Producer
  • More Than Ever (2022) Director
  • More Than Ever (2022) Writer
  • Jackpot (2020) Director
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  • Killing Eve (2018) Director
  • 3 Days in Quiberon (2018) Director
  • 3 Days in Quiberon (2018) Writer
  • Don't Worry, I'm Fine (2017) Director
  • Queen of the Night (2016) Director
  • Desired Children (2016) Director
  • Kill Me (2012) Writer
  • Kill Me (2012) Director
  • The Stranger in Me (2008) Director
  • The Stranger in Me (2008) Screenplay
  • Molly's Way (2005) Director
  • Molly's Way (2005) Writer
  • Asyl (2004) Director
  • Marseille (2004) as Zelda
  • I Love You, I Kill You (2004) Director
  • I Love You, I Kill You (2004) Writer
  • XX to XY: Fighting to Be Jake (2003) Director
  • Sundays (2003) Director
  • Scene of the Crime (1970) Director
  • Scene of the Crime (1970) Writer
  • Untitled Farah Pahlavi Film Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Emily Atef best known for?

Emily Atef is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Killing Eve (2018), Brain Games (2011), Brain Games (2011), Young Frankenstein (1974).

When and where was Emily Atef born?

Emily Atef was born on January 1, 1973 in Berlin, Germany.

How many credits does Emily Atef have?

Emily Atef has accumulated over 29 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2026.

What is Emily Atef's background in cinema and television?

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Emily Atef by the numbers

29credits
26films
3TV series
1970–2026active years

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