Writing Hawa
Released just last year. Writing Hawa is a documentary film. directed by Najiba Noori. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Afghan documentary maker Najiba Noori offers not only a loving and intimate portrait of her mother Hawa, but also shows in detail how the arduous improvement of the position of women is undone by geopolitical violence. The film follows the fortunes of Noori’s family, who belong to the Hazaras, an ethnic group that has suffered greatly from discrimination and persecution.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 11, 2025
4 months ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
FA
Original language
Country
Afghanistan
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FA
Production Companies
- Yami 2
- Een van de Jongens
- TAG Films
- EOdocs
- ARTE
- Docs Up Fund
- Sundance Institute
- CNC
- DFI
- Catapult Film Fund
- PROCIREP
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Writing Hawa about?
Afghan documentary maker Najiba Noori offers not only a loving and intimate portrait of her mother Hawa, but also shows in detail how the arduous improvement of the position of women is undone by g...
Who directed Writing Hawa?
Writing Hawa was directed by Najiba Noori.
How long is Writing Hawa?
Writing Hawa has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Writing Hawa released?
Writing Hawa was released on September 11, 2025 in theaters.