Wajma (An Afghan Love Story) is a 2013 Afghan drama film written and directed by Barmak Akram.[2] The film was selected as the Afghan entry to compete for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar at the 86th Academy Awards.[3]
| Wajma (An Afghan Love Story) | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Barmak Akram |
| Written by | Barmak Akram |
| Starring | Wajma Bahar |
| Cinematography | Barmak Akram |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Language | Dari (Persian) |
Synopsis edit
The film tells the story of a clandestine love affair in Kabul between Wajma, a 20-year-old law student who wears a headscarf and lives quite freely, and Mustafa, a 25-year-old waiter. Wajma's parents belong to the petty bourgeoisie. Wajma is pregnant: out of wedlock, it is a scandal, a dishonor and a crime. Mustapha refuses the marriage. Wajma's father is called in to solve the problem: he severely beats his daughter, threatens to kill her, and locks her up at the stake. Wajma sets fire to it, escapes, and her father gives her a passport to travel to Delhi for an abortion. She leaves Kabul in tears.
Cast edit
Awards and nominations edit
| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sundance Film Festival | January 2013 | Grand Jury Prize | Wajma (An Afghan Love Story) | Nominated | [4] |
| World Cinema Screenwriting Award | Barmak Akram | Won | |||
| Amazonas Film Festival | November 2013 | Special Jury Award | Wajma (An Afghan Love Story) | Won | [5] |
| Luxembourg City Film Festival | 2013 | Grand Prix | Wajma (An Afghan Love Story) | Nominated |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Wajma (An Afghan Love Story)". Sundance. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
- ^ "Wajma (An Afghan Love Story): Sundance Review". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
- ^ "Wajma, an Afghan love story". Afghan Culture Museum. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
- ^ 2013 Festival Catalog
- ^ Cimino, Elisa (8 November 2013). "The Lunchbox wins the Voo na Floresta for best film at the Amazonas Film Festival". Cineuropa.
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