Violence Against Women - 10 Years On (2012)
It has been 10 years since the international community and local entities’ initiated their efforts towards the elimination of violence against women, the women of Afghanistan are still suffering victims of violence and lawlessness. The Taliban, no longer in power, is present in the shadows, and their brutal practices and policies towards women, especially in the countryside, are still profoundly visible. “Violence Against Women – 10 Years On” explores how, and why, this recurrent atrocity against women in Afghanistan continues to rise despite government and international community efforts to implement the law on the elimination of violence and the establishment of a High Commission for the Prevention of Violence against Women.
Director: Alka Sadat
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: January 1, 2012
Cast
- Iskandar Soltani - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Eric Kanalstein, Fardin Waezi
Editing: Najib Haidari
Production: Roya Film House
Country: Afghanistan
Language: فارسی
Original Language: fa
More Films by Director: Alka Sadat
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Violence Against Women - 10 Years On about?
- It has been 10 years since the international community and local entities’ initiated their efforts towards the elimination of violence against women, the women of Afghanistan are still suffering victims of violence and lawlessness. The Taliban, no longer in power, is present in the shadows, and their brutal practices and policies towards women, especially in the countryside, are still profoundly visible. “Violence Against Women – 10 Years On” explores how, and why, this recurrent atrocity against women in Afghanistan continues to rise despite government and international community efforts to implement the law on the elimination of violence and the establishment of a High Commission for the Prevention of Violence against Women.
- Who directed Violence Against Women - 10 Years On?
- Violence Against Women - 10 Years On was directed by Alka Sadat.
- Who stars in Violence Against Women - 10 Years On?
- Violence Against Women - 10 Years On stars Iskandar Soltani.
- How long is Violence Against Women - 10 Years On?
- Violence Against Women - 10 Years On has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is Violence Against Women - 10 Years On?
- Violence Against Women - 10 Years On is a Documentary film.
- Where was Violence Against Women - 10 Years On produced?
- Violence Against Women - 10 Years On was produced in Afghanistan.