Afghan Girl’s Journey to Identity (2024)
Afghan Girl’s Journey to Identity (2024)
“Afghan Girl’s Journey to Identity” is a compelling documentary that follows the life of a young Afghan woman born in Iran but denied an official identity. Iranian laws prevent children of non-Iranian parents from obtaining citizenship, leaving her stateless and without basic rights in the only country she has ever known. At 30, she makes the bold decision to return to Afghanistan, a land she has never seen, in search of belonging and recognition.
Her journey unfolds during Afghanistan’s final days as a republic. Just as she begins navigating her path toward identity, the Taliban seizes power, throwing the nation into chaos and uncertainty. The film captures her emotional struggle as she confronts personal challenges against a backdrop of political upheaval and societal transformation.
More than a personal story, the documentary offers a striking portrait of Afghanistan’s social fabric, touching on ethnic divides, cultural richness, and the struggles faced by its women. Through themes of identity, displacement, and resilience, it invites viewers to reflect on the meaning of belonging and the human spirit’s strength in overcoming adversity.
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Director
- Cinematographer, Director, Producer
Hamed Saadat (born 1983, Kerman) is an Iranian documentary filmmaker and cinematographer. He has won several awards, including the second-best documentary at the 12 Months Film Festival in Romania in 2018, Best Short Film at the WRPN TV Film Festival in New York in 2018, and the Golden Statue for Best International Documentary at the Roshd Film Festival in Tehran in 2016 for his film “The Man Who Became a Fossil.”
He is also among the signatories of a letter addressed to the then Minister of Culture, advocating for the lifting of the ban on the documentary film “Like a Woman.”
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Director's Statement:
reating Afghan Girl’s Journey to Identity was an intense experience, made more challenging by the shifting political landscape in Afghanistan. Filming during the Taliban’s return to power added a layer of complexity and urgency to the project. Amidst these difficulties, our goal remained clear: to capture an honest portrayal of Afghan culture and the resilience of its women, without interference or staging. This film is a testament to the courage of a young woman navigating her identity, set against the backdrop of a country in turmoil.
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Film Specifications
Credits:
- Director: Hamed Saadat
- Researcher: Hamed Saadat, Seyed Mohammad Amini
- Cinematographer: Hamed Saadat
- Sound Recording: Meysam Gharebaghlou
- Sound Design: Ansieh Maleki
- Editor: Mostafa Rabani
- Narration Writer: Hamed Saadat, Sara Mozaffari
- Narrator: Farzaneh Mohammadi
- Producer: Hamed Saadat, Nezameddin Ghorbanpour
Technical:
- Project Type: Documentary Feature
- Runtime: 52 minutes
- Completion Year: 2024
- Country of Filming: Afghanistan
- Language: Persian (with English subtitles)
- Shooting Format: Full HD
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Film Color: Color
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