We Are Ayenda
Synopsis
As the Taliban claimed power in 2021 and banned women and girls from participating in sports, the members of the Afghanistan Youth Women's National Football Team needed to escape their own country or risk being captured. What happened next is an extraordinary story of survival, sisterhood and the human right to privacy. Presented by WhatsApp.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 2, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amber Fares
- Original Score
- William Ryan Fritch
- Original Title
- We Are Ayenda
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amber Fares
William Ryan Fritch
Daisy Zhou
Ashley Rodholm
Eshan Ponnadurai, Sophie Ho, Ghada Soufan, Adam Groves, Vivian Odior
Department Leadership Roster
Amber Fares
Director
Ashley Rodholm
Editor
Amanda Naseem
Producer
Daisy Zhou
Director of Photography
Javed Rezayee
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About We Are Ayenda
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is We Are Ayenda about?
As the Taliban claimed power in 2021 and banned women and girls from participating in sports, the members of the Afghanistan Youth Women's National Football Team needed to escape their own country or risk being captured. What happened next is an extraordinary story of survival, sisterhood and the human right to privacy. Presented by WhatsApp.
Who directed We Are Ayenda?
We Are Ayenda was directed by Amber Fares.
Who stars in We Are Ayenda?
The principal cast of We Are Ayenda includes Farkhunda Muhtaj, Aziza A., Fatema E., Fatima Z..
When was We Are Ayenda released and how long is it?
We Are Ayenda was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 26m.
Who composed the musical score for We Are Ayenda?
The original motion picture soundtrack for We Are Ayenda was composed by William Ryan Fritch.