Sonita
Originally released in 2015. Sonita is a documentary/music film. directed by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami.
Starring Sonita Alizadeh, Ahmad Ahmadi, and Latifah Alizadeh
Synopsis
If 18-year-old Sonita had a say, Michael Jackson and Rihanna would be her parents and she'd be a rapper who tells the story of Afghan women and their fate as child brides. She finds out that her family plans to sell her to an unknown husband for $9,000.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 20, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (25 votes)
Language
FA
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Sonita Alizadeh
as Herself
Ahmad Ahmadi
as Himself, construction worker
Latifah Alizadeh
as Herself, Sonita's sister
Fadia Alizadeh
as Herself, Sonita Alizadeh's niece
Arefe
as Herself
Farzaneh Davoodi
as Herself
Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
as Herself
Roham Maher
as Himself
Cori Shepherd Stern
as Herself, executive director, Strongheart Group
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FA
Production Companies
- NDR
- Real Fiction
- Septième Factory
- United People
- NHK BS1
- Women Make Movies
- YLE
- good movies!
- TAG/TRAUM Filmproduktion
- Intermezzo Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonita about?
If 18-year-old Sonita had a say, Michael Jackson and Rihanna would be her parents and she'd be a rapper who tells the story of Afghan women and their fate as child brides. She finds out that her fa...
Who directed Sonita?
Sonita was directed by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami.
How long is Sonita?
Sonita has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Sonita released?
Sonita was released on November 20, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sonita?
The main cast of Sonita includes Sonita Alizadeh, Ahmad Ahmadi, Latifah Alizadeh, Fadia Alizadeh, Arefe.