Where to watch Mohtarama (2013)

Story

This documentary follows Afghan women as they mobilise against restrictive legislation passed by their parliament. The film captures their efforts to challenge laws that severely limit women's autonomy and freedom. Through protests and conversations across different provinces, the filmmakers document the experiences and aspirations of educated Afghan women fighting for their rights, while exploring the resistance they face and the broader movement for women's equality in Afghanistan.

Why watch

• Explores a pivotal moment in Afghan women's rights activism and grassroots resistance
• Directed by Diana Saqeb and Malek Shafi'i, offering an on-ground documentary perspective
• Features conversations with Afghan women about their concerns and hopes for change

Good for: Viewers interested in documentaries about social movements and women's rights activism; parental discretion advised due to depictions of violence during protests.