Screening of Afghan Women Behind the Wheel (2009)
For Afghan women, obtaining a driving license is a key factor towards personal freedom. However, is the Afghan society prepared for women behind the wheel?
Followed by Q&A with the director
About the Speaker
Sahraa Karimi (Pashto: صحرا كريمي; born 20 May 1985) is an Afghan film director and the first female chairperson of the Afghan Film Organisation (Afghan Film)] She has directed three documentary films, including the award-winning “Afghan Women Behind the Wheel” (2009). and one feature fiction film ” Hava, Maryam, Ayesha ” which has the world premier at 76th Venice Film Festival.