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In Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, where women are barred from education, work and public life, a group of young women secretly form a reading club.
Inspired by The Diary of Anne Frank, they document their lives through handwritten diaries and covert phone footage, recording moments of fear, defiance and solidarity. Filmed from within, the story follows Taliban raids on a hidden school, the arrest of girls practicing martial arts and escalating threats that force one member into exile. Interwoven with their journey is director Shakiba Adil’s return to Afghanistan, as she reconnects with a new generation confronting the same repression she once fled.
Presented in partnership with Mosaic Global Foundation.
Mosaic Global Foundation is a UK-based charity formed in 2022 in response to the Taliban’s return to power. It works to build peace and cooperation in Central Asia by empowering diverse communities through education, advocacy, and intercultural dialogue. The foundation supports refugee integration, champions human rights and women’s rights, and promotes inclusive systems rooted in diversity and equality. Mosaic seeks to spark lasting change by providing resources and platforms that uplift voices suppressed since 2021 and foster shared prosperity and peace.
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Adult: £9
Senior: £7
Student: £7
