Jamilia
Jamilia is the heroine of the classic Kyrgyz novel about a young woman who, having been forced to marry, fled with her lover. Fifty years later, Aminatou Echard meets several generations of Kyrgyz women, resulting in portraits reflecting both the novel’s candor and the strength of today’s Jamilias.
Directed by Aminatou Echard · Written by Aminatou Echard
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3h 31m together
A close match in mood and era.
