Enemies of Happiness
Documentary
Multiple award winner, Enemies of Happiness follows a strong female Afghan delegate- determined to make a difference.
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Malalai Joya is a 28-year-old woman from Afghanistan. The film follows her parliamentary campaign to her election as a delegate in Wolesi Jirga, or National Assembly. It is the first democratic parliament election in Afghanistan in over 30 years. Surrounded by security, Malalai Joya spreads her political beliefs despite several death threats. There have been four attempts against her life. In 2003 Malalai Joya challenged former Mujahidin leaders (Warlords), who according to her, attempt to maintain power through the new system. “Many of you here in this hall have blood on your hands and you should be tried in the world court.” Her comments ignited outrage among the hard-liners who demanded that she be immediately removed from the sessions.
Director
Eva Mulvad
Producer
Helle Faber & Winnie Thygesen
Produced by
Bastard Film
Original title
Vores Lykkes Fjender
Format
59 min.
Release
2006