No Burqas Behind Bars (2013)

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A documentary that takes us into one of the world’s most unique settings: an Afghan women's prison. A prison where prisoners neither regret nor are ashamed of the 'crimes' they have been locked up for. These women have committed 'moral crimes'. With their lives at stake they fled the violence for the sake of dignity and love.

Director: Nima Sarvestani, Maryam Ebrahimi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 77 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Rozette Ghaderi
Original Language: en

Keywords

woman director

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is No Burqas Behind Bars about?
A documentary that takes us into one of the world’s most unique settings: an Afghan women's prison. A prison where prisoners neither regret nor are ashamed of the 'crimes' they have been locked up for. These women have committed 'moral crimes'. With their lives at stake they fled the violence for the sake of dignity and love.
Who directed No Burqas Behind Bars?
No Burqas Behind Bars was directed by Nima Sarvestani, Maryam Ebrahimi.
How long is No Burqas Behind Bars?
No Burqas Behind Bars has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
What genre is No Burqas Behind Bars?
No Burqas Behind Bars is a Documentary film.