With the Cold War about to break out, young, lifelong friends Suraya and Sima must question their life choices and moral principles when they get involved in opposite sides of the conflict.“ ”
Synopsis
In the bustling streets of 2023 Kabul, a group of fearless women protest against the Taliban Regime, screaming for bread, education, and freedom in unison. They are led by the resilient 65-year-old Suraya. The evocative melody from a rubab, performed by her granddaughter, transports us back to the past: 1978.
Suraya and her inseparable friend, the talented singer Sima, try to cope with Afghanistan's unstable political landscape. From university halls to intimate gatherings, their contrasting visions of freedom clash and converge: Suraya, a wealthy advocate for communism, blinded by its promise of equality, assumes a pivotal role within the pro-Russian faction, while Sima, a humble, conservative Muslim, skeptical of political power games, seeks refuge in tradition and gets married. Despite their differences, their shared conviction of women's rights still binds them in sisterhood.
As the political turmoil in Kabul increasingly escalates, their friendship is seriously challenged. Sima’s involvement with the mujahideen faction forces her to escape to the treacherous mountains from being arrested, initiating a series of unfortunate events that will deeply challenge the essence of her bond with Suraya. But even in the most desolate prison cells, when everything seems lost, their bond will remain unbreakable. They will realize that they have been used by political groups who were only hungry for power.
Directed by the internationally acclaimed Roya Sadat, "Sima's Song" is more than a film—it's a testament to the unwavering spirit of Afghan women. Spanning decades, it portrays their sacrifices, resilience, and their tireless fight for freedom.
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Director: Roya Sadat
Genre: Historical Drama
Tags: Friendship, Emancipation, Afghanistan, Halls of Power
Original title: Sima’s Song
English title: Sima’s Song
Country of production: Spain, The Netherlands, France, Taiwan, Greece, Afghanistan
Year of production: 2024
Length: 98 min
Color: Color
Shooting format: 2K
Screening format: DCP 2K
Original language: Farsi Dari
Subtitles: English
Cast: Mozhdah Jamalzadah, Niloufar Koukhani, Aziz Deildar, Leena Alam, Nelofer Pazira, Max Grosse, Paeman Arianfar, Ebadi Mohammad Zobair, Halima Ahmadi, Zahra Rahimi, Maliha Sarwari
Scriptwriter: Roya Sadat, Aziz Deildar, Roelof Jan Minneboo
Director of photography: Ton Peters
Production designer: Anna Chwaliszewska
Editor: Ana Pfaff, Ariadna Ribas
Sound design: Philippe Grivel
Sound mixing: Philippe Grivel
Music: Xavi Font
Producers: Alba Sotorra, Frank Hoeve
Co-producers: Maéva Savinien, Chuti Chang, Stefano Centini, Vicki Miha, Maria Drandaki, Roya Sadat
Production company: AlbaSotorra, BALDR Films
Co-production company: Urban Factory, Volos Films, Asterisk Films, Homemade Films, Roya Film House
Supported by: Eurimages, EKOME National Centre of Audiovisual Media and Communication, TAICCA, ICEC, ICAA, NL Film Fonds, NL Film Incentive, Région Île de France, Creative Europe MEDIA
Festivals / Awards
Tokyo IFF, Japan - World Premiere
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