Mein Herz sieht die Welt schwarz - Eine Liebe in Kabul (2009)
Hossein and Shaima have loved each other since childhood. As teenagers they were separated by war. They meet again in Kabul in the late 90s. Poverty forces Hossein to fight in the war. A shell splinter leaves him paralyzed. Shaima is sold into marriage with a man 40 years her senior and falls pregnant. Since Shaima's husband still owes half the dowry to her father he brings her back into the constraining patriarchal fold of the family, where she lives with her 5-year-old daughter. This situation doesn't prevent the two from seeing each other, even though this means going against their families' hard rules. In constant fear of revenge on the part of the male members of both families, they struggle to hold on to their love.
Director: Helga Reidemeister
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: February 7, 2009
Country: Germany
Original Language: de
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mein Herz sieht die Welt schwarz - Eine Liebe in Kabul about?
- Hossein and Shaima have loved each other since childhood. As teenagers they were separated by war. They meet again in Kabul in the late 90s. Poverty forces Hossein to fight in the war. A shell splinter leaves him paralyzed. Shaima is sold into marriage with a man 40 years her senior and falls pregnant. Since Shaima's husband still owes half the dowry to her father he brings her back into the constraining patriarchal fold of the family, where she lives with her 5-year-old daughter. This situation doesn't prevent the two from seeing each other, even though this means going against their families' hard rules. In constant fear of revenge on the part of the male members of both families, they struggle to hold on to their love.
- Who directed Mein Herz sieht die Welt schwarz - Eine Liebe in Kabul?
- Mein Herz sieht die Welt schwarz - Eine Liebe in Kabul was directed by Helga Reidemeister.
- How long is Mein Herz sieht die Welt schwarz - Eine Liebe in Kabul?
- Mein Herz sieht die Welt schwarz - Eine Liebe in Kabul has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Mein Herz sieht die Welt schwarz - Eine Liebe in Kabul?
- Mein Herz sieht die Welt schwarz - Eine Liebe in Kabul is a Documentary film.
- Where was Mein Herz sieht die Welt schwarz - Eine Liebe in Kabul produced?
- Mein Herz sieht die Welt schwarz - Eine Liebe in Kabul was produced in Germany.