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11 November 2021 13:00-14:00Kulturhuset

Sahraa Karimi joins Stockholm International Film Festival

The only woman in Afghanistan to hold a PhD in film, director Sahraa Karimi was appointed the first female Head of the Afghan National Film Organisation in 2019. After the Taliban took siege of Afghanistan, Karimi fled her home country in August 2021 and her title was handed over to a man. The Taliban siege has been a matter of great concern, especially for women and workers in the culture industry. Karimi has been at the forefront of advocating for human rights and freedom of expression in Afghanistan, discussing important topics such as abortion and female perspectives in her films.

Joining the panel, we have a lineup of inspiring women who all have their own connection to the situation in Afghanistan.

Moderated by Journalist and Author Åsne Seierstad.

This Panel is made possible thanks to the Swedish Institute.

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This event is part of the Stockholm International Film Festival's Industry Days.

When: November 11th, 13.00-14.00.
Where: Kulturhuset.

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Sahraa Karimi
Director and Former Head of the Afghanistan National Film Organization

Karimi will be Head of this year’s festival jury committee and will be joining us for an inspiring panel, discussing the rights of women and workers in the culture industry. 

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Ann Linde
Swedish Minister of Foreign Affairs

Ann Linde has been Sweden’s Minister of Foreign Affairs since 2019. She has publicly announced her intentions to help the Afghan people without supporting the Taliban.

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Anna Ek
Manager of the Swedish Afghanistan Committée

Anna Ek is the Manager of the Swedish Afghanistan Committée. The organisation itself consists of mostly Afghan employees and works closely with the population in Afghanistan, providing support through access to healthcare, education, financial health and equality.

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Åsne Seierstad
Journalist/Author

Åsne Seierstad is a Norwegian journalist and author. She has released a best-selling journalistic book about her time in Afghanistan in 2001, and has continued to write about current events in the country.

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Stockholm International Film Festival