Director's Works
Herconomy, MILK Fariba Buchheim
Fariba Buchheim is an award-winning director based in Germany and Switzerland. Her work is shaped by a strong sense for detail, an intuitive approach and a rare closeness to the people and stories she portrays. Authenticity, emotional depth and a distinctive narrative clarity define her films across both commercial and documentary work.
A Short Film by Fariba Buchheim Sheds Light on the Struggles of Nigerian Mothers and Breastfeeding
MILK is a tender and powerful short film that explores the emotional journey of new motherhood in Nigeria. Created as part of the Breastmilk Money campaign for Herconomy, it highlights unseen everyday
struggles. Through the intimate story of a new mother, it captures the quiet strength required to navigate breastfeeding in the face of societal pressures, personal doubt, and financial strain. The film sheds light on the everyday decisions women must make—balancing care, cultural expectations, and economic realities—and emphasizes the importance of informed choices when it comes to nurturing both child and self.
