Afghan Women
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The words of the women and the rhythm of their lives in the seclusion of family compounds suggests both the satisfying and the limiting aspects of a woman's role in a rural Afghan community. Filmed in the Balkh Province, an area inhabited by Tajik and other Central Asian peoples. The town of Aq Kupruk is approximately 320 miles northwest of Kabul. The theme of the film focuses on women. The film and accompanying instructor notes examine the economic, political, religious, and educational status of women, their legal and customary rights, and the degree of change in their actual and perceived roles.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1974-01-01
Runtime: 17 mins
Director: Josephine Powell, Nancy Dupree
Spoken language: English
Genres: Documentary
Original title: Afghan Women
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Production Countries: Afghanistan, United States of America
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