General Information

Author/Creator

Mulvad, Eva, director.

Language

Arabic, English.

Subtitles

English

Published

Afghanistan : Danish Film Institute ; Bastard Film

Physical Description

DVD-ROM (59 min.)

Contents/Summary

Summary

The Constitutional Assembly of Afghanistan in 2003. A woman, Malalai Joya criticizing the Afghan rule, including the oppression of women, is thrown out of the Assembly. Threatened, she has to leave her family and house, too buts she continues her political fight in spite of the assassination attempts. In 2005 she runs as a candidate for Parliament - the first time women are allowed to - and wins a seat as the youngest member of the Parliament. She also engaged in protecting women's rights.

Subjects

Genre

Documentary films

Bibliographic Information

Note

Duration: 00:59:00

Holdings

Item Type	Current Location	Call Number	Status	Shelving Location	Public Note
DVD-ROM	OSA Film Library	FL Record 1487	Available	-	-