A Thousand Girls Like Me (2018)
One woman's obstinate battle to make her voice heard demonstrates the power of action over fear
When Khatera, a 23-year-old Afghan woman, forces her father to stand trial after a lifetime of sexual abuse, she risks her family, freedom, and personal safety to expose a judicial system that incriminates the very women who seek protection.
Director: Sahra Mani
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: April 27, 2018
Cast
Screenplay
Cinematography: Sahra Mani
Editing: Giles Gardner
Country: Afghanistan, Netherlands, France, Switzerland
Language: فارسی
Original Language: fa
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Thousand Girls Like Me about?
- When Khatera, a 23-year-old Afghan woman, forces her father to stand trial after a lifetime of sexual abuse, she risks her family, freedom, and personal safety to expose a judicial system that incriminates the very women who seek protection.
- Who directed A Thousand Girls Like Me?
- A Thousand Girls Like Me was directed by Sahra Mani.
- Who stars in A Thousand Girls Like Me?
- A Thousand Girls Like Me stars Khatera, Mahfuza Folad.
- How long is A Thousand Girls Like Me?
- A Thousand Girls Like Me has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is A Thousand Girls Like Me?
- A Thousand Girls Like Me is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Thousand Girls Like Me produced?
- A Thousand Girls Like Me was produced in Afghanistan, Netherlands, France, Switzerland.