As Afghanistan is being gradually captured by the Taliban, people across the world are concerned about the safety of the people and their rights in the country. The Taliban is known for their hardline Islamist approach and have a history of oppressing women. Their strict interpretations of Islamist law also include forbidding music and movies.
In such a situation, as thousands try to flee the country and utter chaos is being reported at airports, stations and streets of Afghanistan, it makes one wonder as to what will happen to the cinema in the country.
Due to the political changes in the country, the growth of cinema was been curtailed in Afghanistan over the years. Afghani cinema entered a new era in 2001 with the resurgence of the film industry from a lengthy period of silence. Over the years, the representation of women increased immensely in the film industry.
Actresses such as Leena Alam, Amina Jafari, Saba Sahar and Marina Gulbahari have established a name…