Enemies of Happiness

Sun Aug 10, 2008

20:30

Location

B Municipal Market (Theatro Ena)
Limassol, Limassol

Description

Part of the 3rd Limassol International Documentary Festival.

Eva Mulvad

59' Denmark 2006

Original Language: English, Afghan

Subtitles: Greek, English

Malalai Joya is a 28 year-old woman from Afghanistan. This film follows her parliamentary campaign to her election as a delegate in Wolesi Jirga, or National Assembly. This multi award-winning film is about personal courage - courage to change the world and the courage to stand in the forefront of this battle.

Awards
1. World Cinema Jury Prize: Sundance Film Festival, 2007
2. Silver Wolf Award: The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), 2006
3. Best long documentary: Creteil, Festival Films De Femmes, 2007
4. International Premier Award: London, One World Media Awards, 2007
5. Audience Mention Best Documentary: Barcelona, 2007

Official Website