| Wajma (An Afghan Love Story) | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Barmak Akram |
| Written by | Barmak Akram |
| Starring | Wajma Bahar |
| Cinematography | Barmak Akram |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Language | Dari (Persian) |
Wajma (An Afghan Love Story) is a 2013 Afghan drama film written and directed by Barmak Akram.[2] The film was selected as the Afghan entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards,[3] but it was not nominated.
It was selected to represent Afghanistan at the 2014 Film Oscars in the Best Foreign Language Film category.[4]
The film tells the story of a clandestine love affair in Kabul between Wajma, a 20-year-old law student who wears a headscarf and lives quite freely, and Mustafa, a 25-year-old waiter. Wajma's parents belong to the petty bourgeoisie. Wajma is pregnant: out of wedlock, it's a scandal, a dishonor and a crime. Mustapha refuses the marriage. The father is called in to solve the problem: he severely beats his daughter, threatens to kill her, and locks her up at the stake. Wajma sets fire to it, escapes, and her father gives her a passport to travel to Delhi for an abortion. She leaves Kabul in tears.
| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sundance Film Festival | January 2013 | Grand Jury Prize | Barmak Akram | Nominated | [5] |
| Screenwriting Award | Won | ||||
| Amazonas Film Festival | November 2013 | Special Jury Award | Wajma (An Afghan Love Story) | Won | [6] |
| Luxembourg City Film Festival | 2013 | Grand Prix | Wajma (An Afghan Love Story) | Nominated |
