Yet she finds the strength to pursue the dreams patriarchal society took from her nearly 40 years ago. She learns to read and write in order to expand her embroidery business and be self-sufficient. She also tries to make a better future for her granddaughter Zahra, who ran away from her tyrant father.
When the Taliban return to power in 2021, the lives of all 3 generations of women are turned upside down. The director flees the regime’s persecution to Europe, carrying hours of film footage in a small suitcase.
| Title | Writing Hawa |
|---|---|
| Original Title | Writing Hawa |
| Original Language | Farsi |
| Znění | original audio, children’s films dubbed in Czech |
| Subtitles | Czech subtitles, select films have descriptive Czech or English subtitles (look for the accessibility icons next to each screening) |
| Premiéra | Czech premiere |
| Film type | Full-length documentary |
| Year of Production | 2024 |
| Country of Origin | France, Netherlands, Qatar, Afghanistan |
| Length | 84 min. |
| Tags | Dictatorships, Women's rights, Middle East |
| Director | Najiba Noori |
