| Summary: | Shortly after the fall of the Taliban, Iranian filmmaker Yassamin Maleknasr embarked on a remarkable journey across the vast landscape of Afghanistan from Herat to Balkh, the only woman and filmmaker to have traveled such distances since the fall of the regime. Her resulting film is a fascinating look at the people, culture and landscape of the country—and the optimism that endures despite the countless tragedies the country has suffered. The intimate interviews and conversations with women from all walks of life, including students, artisans, and one of the country’s only female judges, reveal the incredible strength, hope and determination that women bring to the task of rebuilding their war-torn homeland. The filmmaker’s thoughtful dialogues combine with stunning footage from all regions of the country to paint a vivid portrait of modern Afghanistan.
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