In Her Hands
ABOUT
Filmed across two turbulent years, IN HER HANDS tells the story of Zarifa Ghafari, who at 26 became one of Afghanistan’s first female mayors and the youngest to ever hold the position. The film documents her fight for survival against the backdrop of her country’s accelerated unraveling. As Western forces announce their retreat and the Taliban start their sweep back to power, Zarifa and women across the country face a new reality. Amid these tectonic changes, Zarifa must make the most difficult decision of her life.
Marcel Mettelsiefen is a multi-award winning director, cameraman, photographer and producer. His films on Syrian Civil War such as Syria: Children on the Frontline (2014), Children on the Frontline: The Escape (2016) and Watani: My Homeland (2016) have earned him critical appraisal and recognition. Mettelsiefen has won two BAFTA and two Emmy awards and was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Documentary Short Subject for Watani: My Homeland at 89th Academy Awards.
Tamana Ayazi is a filmmaker and journalist from Afghanistan. She has a background in business, sports, and activism. She is a NatGeo explorer who uses storytelling as a tool to advocate for equality and positive change. She recently worked on the Academy Award-winning short documentary “Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone” (If You're a Girl).
CREDITS
Tamana Ayazi
Jonathan Schaerf
Philipp Gromov
Ines Boffi