Marzia, My Friend
Marzia, ystäväni
“A dream of love, freedom and peace in Afghanistan”
Synopsis
Marzia, My Friend is the story of an Afghan woman in her twenties, who like all young people dreams of love, freedom and an interesting job. She dreams of peace and independence, but because she lives in Afghanistan, her dreams are revolutionary. Ultimately Marzia’s story becomes a symbol of the wider struggle of Afghan women: it is about the right to make decisions about your own life. The film follows Marzia’s life from spring 2011 to the end of 2014, when international troops were due to leave Afghanistan.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirsi Mattila
- Screenplay & Story
- Kirsi Mattila
- Original Score
- Pessi Levanto
- Original Title
- Marzia, ystäväni
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Citizen Jane Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirsi Mattila
Kirsi Mattila
Pessi Levanto
Hanna Kuirinlahti
Elina Pohjola, Piia Nokelainen
Department Leadership Roster
Kirsi Mattila
Director
Kirsi Mattila
Writer
Hanna Kuirinlahti
Editor
Elina Pohjola
Producer
Piia Nokelainen
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marzia, My Friend
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What is Marzia, My Friend about?
Marzia, My Friend is the story of an Afghan woman in her twenties, who like all young people dreams of love, freedom and an interesting job. She dreams of peace and independence, but because she lives in Afghanistan, her dreams are revolutionary. Ultimately Marzia’s story becomes a symbol of the wider struggle of Afghan women: it is about the right to make decisions about your own life. The film follows Marzia’s life from spring 2011 to the end of 2014, when international troops were due to leave Afghanistan.
Who directed Marzia, My Friend?
Marzia, My Friend was directed by Kirsi Mattila.
Who stars in Marzia, My Friend?
The principal cast of Marzia, My Friend includes Marzia forootan, Kirsi Mattila.
When was Marzia, My Friend released and how long is it?
Marzia, My Friend was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Marzia, My Friend?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Marzia, My Friend was composed by Pessi Levanto.