Hava, Maryam, Ayesha
Hava, Maryam, Ayesha (Persian: حوا، مریم، عایشه) is a 2019 Afghan Iranian French drama movie directed by first time director Sahraa Karimi and starring Arezoo Ariapoor, Fereshta Afshar, Hasiba Ebrahimi.
| Hava, Maryam, Ayesha | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Sahraa Karimi |
| Produced by | Sahraa Karimi Katayoon Shahabi |
| Written by | Sahraa Karimi Sami Hasib Nabizada |
| Starring | Arezoo Ariapoor |
| Cinematography | Behrouz Badrouj |
| Edited by | Mastaneh Mohajer |
Production company | Noori Pictures Sahraa Karimi |
| Distributed by | Noori Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
| Country | Afghanistan France |
| Language | Dari Persian |
Reception
Critical response
The Hollywood Reporter spoke of an "accomplished narrative debut from Karimi" with "solid" lead actresses and noted that the three stories of the film were "performed with grace and humanity".[1]
Screen Daily described the film as an "engaging, accessible feature" and "a poignant triptych confronting the plight of women with no control over their bodies or their destinies". The review gave special nods to the "thoughtful production design" and the cinematography capturing "a sense of Kabul’s bustling streets and sprawling cityscapes".[2]
Awards and nominations
The film was selected as the Afghan entry for Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards,[3] but it was not included on the Academy's final list of films for consideration because of alleged questions over the legitimacy of the Afghan committee that submitted the film.[4]
| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venice Film Festival | 2019 | Venice Horizons Award | Hava, Maryam, Ayesha | Nominated | [5] |
| Asian World Film Festival | 2019 | Best Actress | Arezoo Ariapoor, Fereshta Afshar, Hasiba Ebrahimi | Won | |
| Dhaka International Film Festival | 2020 | Best Actress | Arezoo Ariapoor, Fereshta Afshar, Hasiba Ebrahimi | Won | [6] |
| Tasveer South Asian Film Festival | 2021 | Jury Prize: Best Director | Sahraa Karimi | Won |
References
- ↑ van Boeij, Boyd (16 September 2019). "'Hava, Maryam, Ayesha': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ Hunter, Allan (6 September 2019). "'Hava, Maryam, Aleysha': Venice Review". Screen Daily.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (27 September 2019). "Oscars: Afghanistan Chooses Hava, Maryam, Ayesha for International Feature Film Entry". Variety. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
- ↑ Parfitt, Orlando (6 November 2019). "Academy responds to Nigerian Oscar entry Lionheart ruling (update)". Screen Daily. https://www.screendaily.com/news/academy-responds-to-nigerian-oscar-entry-lionheart-ruling-update/5144386.article. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
- ↑ Sadid, Lailuma (5 July 2023). "Sahraa Karimi : " When one of the oldest cinemas in Kabul was destroyed, I cried "". medialatitudes.be.
- ↑ Sarker Snigdha, Puza. "18th Dhaka International Film Festival Concludes". WhatsOn.
