Afghan cinema: Theaters will reopen in Afghanistan after a year, Taliban strict on the role of women

A year after the Taliban regime came to power in Afghanistan in August last year, the country's cinema halls are all set for movie viewing.  However, the role of women in films during this period will be very limited.  This information was given in media reports.

People happy with the opening of theaters

The Taliban had closed the country's cinema halls during the time the Taliban took power in Afghanistan.  While many are rejoicing as theaters open after a year, they are expressing serious concern over the role and rights violations of women in this matter.

Only one female actor in 37 films and documentaries

Afghan news agency Khama Press reported that 37 films and documentaries are to be shown in the country, but it is worth noting that only female actress Atifa Mohammadi has played a role in all these films.

 Actors happy with the opening of theaters

Artist Abdul Sabor Khinji has said that the actors of the films are happy with the opening of cinema halls after a year.  He further said that funds have to be made available for the production of films.  Theaters are opening again after a year.  According to the local portal, another artist Fayaz Iftikhar said that we have spent our pocket money on films.  We are just happy doing our job.

People reacted

Giving an important message, Zahra Murtazavi, a resident of Kabul, said, “Women should not be banned in films.  It is the right of women also.  He further said that the film will not look good if there are no women in the films.

Taliban had imposed restrictions on women

The Taliban last month barred women and girls from leaving their homes, with the Taliban saying that women and girls should not leave their homes unless absolutely necessary.  Even if she is going out, she should cover her entire body and face.  However, only a few were surprised by this decision.  Those who saw the Taliban regime from 1996 to 2001 had already anticipated this.