This film will be presented during the La Nuit du court event on March 22nd, 2025 at Concordia University.
This film tells the poignant story of a young girl whose dreams of becoming a singer were shattered when the Taliban took control. Once active in musical performances and passionate about her studies in music, she was forced to destroy her artistic creations to protect herself. Confined to her home with other girls, stripped of her rights and freedoms, this documentary gives voice to their resilience and struggle for their dreams amid oppression. It aims to inspire hope and remind the world of the importance of artistic expression and the right to pursue one’s passions.
This film tells the poignant story of a young girl whose dreams of becoming a singer were shattered when the Taliban took control. Once active in musical performances and passionate about her studies in music, she was forced to destroy her artistic creations to protect herself. Confined to her home with other girls, stripped of her rights and freedoms, this documentary gives voice to their resilience and struggle for their dreams amid oppression. It aims to inspire hope and remind the world of the importance of artistic expression and the right to pursue one’s passions.
Other Festivals:
Soho London Film Festival, United Kingdom (2025)
Independent Shorts Awards, United States (2024)
Colortape International Film Festival, Australia (2024)
Also presented at Saturday Matinees Preview, United Kingdom (2025)
Prizes: Impact Doc Awards, Award of Recognition Documentary Short Section, United States (2024)
Soho London Film Festival, United Kingdom (2025)
Independent Shorts Awards, United States (2024)
Colortape International Film Festival, Australia (2024)
Also presented at Saturday Matinees Preview, United Kingdom (2025)
Prizes: Impact Doc Awards, Award of Recognition Documentary Short Section, United States (2024)
| Director | Zahra Mojahed |
| Playwright | Jawad Jafari |
| Editing | Jawad Jafari |
Present in these collections
Session
• Université Concordia - H110, Pavillon Henry F. Hall
Saturday, march 22, 2025, 07:00 p.m. — 10:26 p.m.
Production
Zahra Mojahed
Zahra Mujahid is an Afghan female photographer and filmmaker. She has studied Industrial Management and works as a storyteller in the “1000 Dreams” project. She has created a successful documentary that has been showcased at various festivals and has received multiple awards. Her documentary, titled “Nilo”, has been featured in different festivals and has garnered numerous accolades for its impactful imagery.
Biographic notes provided by the film production team
Biographic notes provided by the film production team
Nilo (2022)
In the same session
Université Concordia - H110, Pavillon Henry F. Hall
Saturday, march 22, 2025, 07:00 p.m.
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