Marzia, My Friend (2015)
A dream of love, freedom and peace in Afghanistan
Marzia, My Friend is the story of an Afghan woman in her twenties, who like all young people dreams of love, freedom and an interesting job. She dreams of peace and independence, but because she lives in Afghanistan, her dreams are revolutionary. Ultimately Marzia’s story becomes a symbol of the wider struggle of Afghan women: it is about the right to make decisions about your own life. The film follows Marzia’s life from spring 2011 to the end of 2014, when international troops were due to leave Afghanistan.
Director: Kirsi Mattila
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: April 7, 2015
Cast
- Marzia forootan - Marzia
- Kirsi Mattila - Director
Screenplay
Music: Pessi Levanto
Editing: Hanna Kuirinlahti
Production: Citizen Jane Productions
Country: Finland
Original Language: fi
Keywords
afghanistan
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Marzia, My Friend about?
- Marzia, My Friend is the story of an Afghan woman in her twenties, who like all young people dreams of love, freedom and an interesting job. She dreams of peace and independence, but because she lives in Afghanistan, her dreams are revolutionary. Ultimately Marzia’s story becomes a symbol of the wider struggle of Afghan women: it is about the right to make decisions about your own life. The film follows Marzia’s life from spring 2011 to the end of 2014, when international troops were due to leave Afghanistan.
- Who directed Marzia, My Friend?
- Marzia, My Friend was directed by Kirsi Mattila.
- Who stars in Marzia, My Friend?
- Marzia, My Friend stars Marzia forootan, Kirsi Mattila.
- How long is Marzia, My Friend?
- Marzia, My Friend has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Marzia, My Friend?
- Marzia, My Friend is a Documentary film.
- Where was Marzia, My Friend produced?
- Marzia, My Friend was produced in Finland.