No Burqas Behind Bars
Originally released in 2013. No Burqas Behind Bars is a documentary film. directed by Nima Sarvestani. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A documentary that takes us into one of the world’s most unique settings: an Afghan women's prison. A prison where prisoners neither regret nor are ashamed of the 'crimes' they have been locked up for. These women have committed 'moral crimes'. With their lives at stake they fled the violence for the sake of dignity and love.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 19, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is No Burqas Behind Bars about?
A documentary that takes us into one of the world’s most unique settings: an Afghan women's prison. A prison where prisoners neither regret nor are ashamed of the 'crimes' they have been locked u...
Who directed No Burqas Behind Bars?
No Burqas Behind Bars was directed by Nima Sarvestani.
How long is No Burqas Behind Bars?
No Burqas Behind Bars has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was No Burqas Behind Bars released?
No Burqas Behind Bars was released on April 19, 2013 in theaters.