“Who is Next?” is a timely documentary that sheds light on the systemic issue of violence against women in Kyrgyzstan, with a focus on the tragic case of Aizada Kanatbekova, who was kidnapped and killed in an attempt to escape a forced marriage. The film exposes the negligence of authorities in this case, which has led to public outrage. It serves as a chilling reminder of the dangers that Kyrgyz women face and the urgent need for action to protect women’s rights.
Director
Director
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Writer
Status
Released
Original Language
KY
A love letter from a young mother to her daughter, the film tells the story of Waad al-Kateab’s life through five years of the uprising in Aleppo, Syria as she falls in love, gets married and gives birth to Sama, all while cataclysmic conflict rises around her. Her camera captures incredible stories of loss, laughter and survival as Waad wrestles with an impossible choice– whether or not to flee the city to protect her daughter’s life, when leaving means abandoning the struggle for freedom for which she has already sacrificed so much.
