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202339 minPGdocumentary

Ayenda

202339 minPGdocumentary

Members of the Under-18 Afghan National Women’s Football Team attempt a daring evacuation from Kabul as the city falls to the Taliban in summer 2021.

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Marie Margolius

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Members of the Under-18 Afghan National Women’s Football Team attempt a daring evacuation from Kabul as the city falls to the Taliban in summer 2021.

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Marie Margoliusdirector

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Members of the Under-18 Afghan National Women's Football Team attempt to evacuate from Kabul in August 2021. As the Taliban takes control of the city, the team faces dangerous circumstances. They seek safe passage from their homeland amid the chaos. The documentary follows their efforts during a critical moment in Afghanistan's history. Directed by Marie Margolius, "Ayenda" runs for 39 minutes, capturing the team's struggle and determination to leave.

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