Natalie Halla

Austria

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Born in Austria in 1975, Natalie Halla studied law and translation (Russian and Spanish) at the University of Graz. She interned at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Peru, an experience that inspired her first documentary, Drugmothers (2021). Since 2010, she has been producing, writing, and directing documentaries focused on humanitarian issues.

Filmography (1) +

🎨 Feature films (1)

2025 – La Dernière Ambassadrice (Die letzte Botschafterin) Role : Director, Screenwriter
Synopsis : This documentary portrays Manizha Bakhtari, Afghanistan’s ambassador to Austria whow was dismissed by the Taliban after their takeover in 2021. Despite this, she remained in Europe under risky circumstances to oppose the recognition of their regime. She embodies resistance, and advocates for the rights of Afghan women and girls, who have been deprived of education and freedom.

Synopsis : This documentary portrays Manizha Bakhtari, Afghanistan’s ambassador to Austria whow was dismissed by the Taliban after their takeover in 2021. Despite this, she remained in Europe under risky circumstances to oppose the recognition of their regime. She embodies resistance, and advocates for the rights of Afghan women and girls, who have been deprived of education and freedom.