Nadia
Synopsis
Nadia Nadim, whose dad was killed by the Taliban in 2000, has embarked on this quest. The young Afghan woman, her 4 sisters, and their mother fled Kabul in the wake of the violence. Today, the Taliban have returned to rule. Football passion is what saved Nadia. She became a striker on the national team of her adoptive land, Denmark, then for the Paris-Saint-Germain women's team. Nadia, having achieved football stardom, wants to return to Afghanistan, to find out more about her father's fate. But the country is torn by terrorism as the Taliban and ISIS sow chaos daily. Giving up the trip, Nadia must grieve for another loss. However, she is unsinkable, and has plans for the future: graduate as a reconstructive surgeon and heal her people.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anissa Bonnefont
- Screenplay & Story
- Edith Chapin, Anissa Bonnefont
- Original Title
- Nadia
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Echo Studio, Federation Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anissa Bonnefont
Edith Chapin, Anissa Bonnefont
Thomas Brémond
Guerric Catala
Department Leadership Roster
Anissa Bonnefont
Director
Edith Chapin
Writer
Thomas Brémond
Director of Photography
Guerric Catala
Editor
Anissa Bonnefont
Writer
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What is Nadia about?
Nadia Nadim, whose dad was killed by the Taliban in 2000, has embarked on this quest. The young Afghan woman, her 4 sisters, and their mother fled Kabul in the wake of the violence. Today, the Taliban have returned to rule. Football passion is what saved Nadia. She became a striker on the national team of her adoptive land, Denmark, then for the Paris-Saint-Germain women's team. Nadia, having achieved football stardom, wants to return to Afghanistan, to find out more about her father's fate. But the country is torn by terrorism as the Taliban and ISIS sow chaos daily. Giving up the trip, Nadia must grieve for another loss. However, she is unsinkable, and has plans for the future: graduate as a reconstructive surgeon and heal her people.
Who directed Nadia?
Nadia was directed by Anissa Bonnefont.
Who stars in Nadia?
The principal cast of Nadia includes Nadia Nadim.
When was Nadia released and how long is it?
Nadia was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.