Afghan Film Director
March 29, 2022 - 7:00pm
Screening of Parlika (2016) followed by Q&A with the director
Luce Hall
34 Hillhouse Ave.
This documentary tells the story of Suraya Parlika, an Afghan woman who dared to enter public politics, which is eminently a territory of men.
March 30, 2022 - 7:00pm
Screening of Hava, Maryam, Ayesha (2019) followed by Q&A with the director
250 Loria
190 York St.
Three pregnant women are living in Kabul. From different social backgrounds, each faces a big challenge and must solve her problem by herself for the first time.
March 31, 2022 - 5:30pm
Screening of Afghan Women Behind the Wheel (2009) followed by Q&A with the director
Luce Hall
34 Hillhouse Ave.
For Afghan women, obtaining a driving license is a key factor towards personal freedom. However, is the Afghan society prepared for women behind the wheel?
About Sahraa Karimi
Sahraa Karimi (Pashto: صحرا كريمي; born 20 May 1985) is an Afghan film director and the first female chairperson of the Afghan Film Organisation (Afghan Film)] She has directed three documentary films, including the award-winning “Afghan Women Behind the Wheel” (2009). and one feature fiction film ” Hava, Maryam, Ayesha ” which has the world premier at 76th Venice Film Festival.