No Burqas Behind Bars

Sep 1 2013 N/A 1h 17m
Documentary, Drama

A documentary that takes us into one of the world’s most unique settings: an Afghan women's prison. A prison where prisoners neither regret nor are ashamed of the 'crimes' they have been locked up for. These women have committed 'moral crimes'. With their lives at stake they fled the violence for the sake of dignity and love.

Plot

This documentary takes viewers inside one of the worlds most restricted environments - an afghan women's' prison. Through the prisoners own stories we explore how moral crimes are used to control women in Afghanistan.

Written by

Steven Seidenberg

Directed by

Maryam Ebrahimi, Nima Sarvestani

Cast

N/A

Awards

1 win & 4 nominations

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Average Rating
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