Branwen was born in 1969 in Lagos, Nigeria. She studied political science in England and directing at the German Film and Television Academy Berlin (dffb). She makes films, video installations, and theatrical productions. Her films and videos have received numerous awards. Her films include The Education of Auma Obama (2011), The Pilot and the Passenger (2007), Valley of the Clueless (2003), Dirt for Dinner (2000). Short Films include Loveloveliebe (1999), Searching for Taid (1998), Market Forces (1998), Landing (1997), Prelude (1995). Video installations: Christa/Christopher (2013), Maggie Burns (2009). Theater: Schwarz tragen (2013), Bloodknot (2007). Branwen Okpako is screening her newest film, Fluch der Medea/The Curse of Medea (Germany 2014), at this year’s Berlin Film Festival.