A controversial television series that surely stir well, cause huge protests in more conservative Afghanistan, is being shot in the streets of Kabul . And it is against the laws and beliefs of the country, a bold manager came to record a series that challenges the taboos about Afghan women.
A single mother, working with three children trying to escape a Forced marriage is the central story of the series.
Serena is the star of a new TV series to air on display later this year in Afghanistan. On screen, l a protagonist fighting taboos such as rape or domestic violence . The program hopes to break the silence and change the perception of Afghan society on women.
The director and writer of the series called “ Shereen law ” he said in interview “There are women who have gone through these things, there are also mothers, fathers, sons, daughters who have gone through this kind of situation and if all I get with this series is to give them a nudge and say” ok are not bad, just human and do the best they can “, then I have done my job.”
women in Afghanistan often are stigmatized to leave home , find a job or education, is even worse for those in television, as many have died working on it because it is not well seen by conservatives. The leading actress Leena Alam said: “It’s a little dangerous, yesterday we were shooting outside and when said action I forgot the danger, but when they say, cut, and hopefully the next scene I have always afraid someone pull me acid or I stabs “.
Under the Taliban, television has been banned in Afghanistan, but today, and yet, over 50% of the households have one, which has been a significant change in . society
Shearim Ahmad Kubuli, director of polling Asia Fundations mentioned in this regard: “Actually those television have a more open mind, they are more liberal, more educated have no sympathy with groups. armed opposition. The women watch more television than men. “
The series also denounces the corrupt Afghan judicial system. Definitely this program two episodes is not afraid of controversy.
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