Screenings

Friday 03/14 18:30

Světozor Cinema – Small Hall

Language: Farsi
Subtitles: Czech, English

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Writing Hawa

(Writing Hawa)

Afghan documentarist Najiba Noori’s film is both an intimate portrait of her mother Hawa and a story of female emancipation in her homeland. Hawa was married at 13 to a much older man she now cares for.

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.

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Basic information about the film

Title	Writing Hawa
Original Title	Writing Hawa
Original Language	Farsi
Subtitles	Czech, English
Premiéra	Czech premiere
Film type	Full-length documentary
Year of Production	2024
Country of Origin	France, Netherlands, Qatar, Afghanistan
Length	84 min.
Director	Najiba Noori

Guests attending the post-screening debate

Naďa Aliová

People in Need

Veronika Gabrielová

Moderator

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03/14 18:30

Světozor Cinema – Small Hall
Vodičkova 41, Praha 1

Discussion
Naďa Aliová, People in Need
Veronika Gabrielová, Moderator

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Christian Popp, Producer
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