Women Behind the Wheel

The screening will be followed by a discussion with:

Perizat Saitburkhan, journalist and TV host from Kyrgyzstan
Moderator: Anna Zamejc, PIN Advocacy Head

 

About the film

Two friends from the UK set off on a road trip along the famous Pamir Highway, which winds through Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, to find out what life is like for women in these countries.

Catherine and Hannah have just graduated from university and are embarking on the biggest adventure of their lives. In Bishkek they rent a jeep and embark on a journey of thousand kilometres through three countries. On their pilgrimage, they admire the vast plains and panoramas of the mountains. But this is not their goal – the filmmakers are mainly interested in the position of women in society. Throughout the trip, they meet women of all ages and varying social statuses who share their views on education, upbringing, and family life. Their courageous and inspiring stories show that the desire for equality is present everywhere in the world. Both travellers gradually realize they have much more in common with these women than they had ever thought.

Title

Women Behind the Wheel

Original Title

Women Behind the Wheel

Original Language

English, Kyrgyz, Tajik, Uzbek

Subtitles

English, Czech

Premiéra

Czech premiere

Year of Production

2022

Country of Origin

Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, UK, Uzbekistan

Length

97 min.

Tags

Lifestyle, Women's rights, Feel Good, Asia

Catherine Haigh
Director
Catherine Haigh

Hannah Congdon
Director
Hannah Congdon

Women Behind the Wheel