Short documentary
My Brother Is Deaf
One’s hair is curly, the other’s straight. Aged 5 and 2, they are brothers who play together and romp around like everyone else. But instead of talking they communicate using sign language.
The Taliban regime’s boast about equal rights for all Afghanis starkly contrasts with reality. Women in Kabul who battle for their right to an education and the ability to work are putting their lives on the line.
After the departure of US troops in August 2021, the radical Taliban seized power in Afghanistan. Despite promises of better tomorrows and a willingness to co-operate with the world, the strongly conservative and nationalist movement’s regime is harsh, chiefly as regards women. Education is banned for girls over the age of 11. Women have no access to jobs and must be fully veiled in public. Those who disagree play a very dangerous game. While Afghanistan becomes increasingly impoverished and human rights are systematically trampled on, official Taliban propaganda keeps blaring at full blast.
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Světozor Cinema – small hall, Vodičkova 41, Praha 1 |
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| Title | The Takeover |
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| Original Title | The Takeover |
| Original Language | Dari, English, Pashtoo |
| Subtitles | Czech, English |
| Premiéra | Czech premiere |
| Film type | Short documentary |
| Year of Production | 2023 |
| Country of Origin | Norway, USA, Afghanistan |
| Length | 35 min. |
| Tags | Dictatorships, Middle East |
| Director | Anders Hammer |