In the Rumbling Belly of Motherland (2021)

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As the U.S. planned to withdraw troops from Afghanistan in September 2021, Canadian-Afghan filmmaker and journalist Brishkay Ahmed was filming IN THE RUMBLING BELLY OF MOTHERLAND. Revealing the ongoing dangers for women reporters, and the extraordinary risks they take, this brave film provides an in-depth look into Zan TV, Kabul’s female-led news agency. A professional journalist herself, Ahmed documents both the harrowing and inspiring work of young, female journalists over the course of the two-year lead up to the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Following parallel news stories as they unfold – two sets of national elections as well as ongoing U.S.-Taliban peace talks – the film reveals the daily hurdles Afghan female reporters and media staff face, underscoring the existential current events that threaten both Zan TV as a media outlet and the livelihoods of the women at its heart.

Director: Brishkay Ahmed
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 83 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Chris Hind
Editing: Brishkay Ahmed
Country: Afghanistan, Canada
Language: فارسی
Budget: $78
Original Language: fa

Keywords

middle east, politics, feminism, human rights, young women, war, global feminism, islamic studies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is In the Rumbling Belly of Motherland about?
As the U.S. planned to withdraw troops from Afghanistan in September 2021, Canadian-Afghan filmmaker and journalist Brishkay Ahmed was filming IN THE RUMBLING BELLY OF MOTHERLAND. Revealing the ongoing dangers for women reporters, and the extraordinary risks they take, this brave film provides an in-depth look into Zan TV, Kabul’s female-led news agency. A professional journalist herself, Ahmed documents both the harrowing and inspiring work of young, female journalists over the course of the two-year lead up to the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Following parallel news stories as they unfold – two sets of national elections as well as ongoing U.S.-Taliban peace talks – the film reveals the daily hurdles Afghan female reporters and media staff face, underscoring the existential current events that threaten both Zan TV as a media outlet and the livelihoods of the women at its heart.
Who directed In the Rumbling Belly of Motherland?
In the Rumbling Belly of Motherland was directed by Brishkay Ahmed.
Who stars in In the Rumbling Belly of Motherland?
In the Rumbling Belly of Motherland stars Shogofa Sediqi, Najwa Alimi, Fereshta Mahboby, Khalida Rasheed.
How long is In the Rumbling Belly of Motherland?
In the Rumbling Belly of Motherland has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is In the Rumbling Belly of Motherland?
In the Rumbling Belly of Motherland is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of In the Rumbling Belly of Motherland?
In the Rumbling Belly of Motherland had a budget of $78.
Where was In the Rumbling Belly of Motherland produced?
In the Rumbling Belly of Motherland was produced in Afghanistan, Canada.