Storyline
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.
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Najiba Noori's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Writing Hawa is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
