| Wajma (An Afghan Love Story) | |
| Director: | Barmak Akram |
| Starring: | Wajma Bahar |
| Cinematography: | Barmak Akram |
| Released: | [1] |
| Runtime: | 90 minutes |
| Country: | Afghanistan |
| Language: | Dari (Persian) |
Wajma (An Afghan Love Story) is a 2013 Afghan drama film written and directed by Barmak Akram.[2] The film was selected as the Afghan entry to compete for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar at the 86th Academy Awards.[3]
The film tells the story of a clandestine love affair in Kabul between Wajma, a 20-year-old law student who wears a headscarf and lives quite freely, and Mustafa, a 25-year-old waiter. Wajma's parents belong to the petty bourgeoisie. Wajma is pregnant: out of wedlock, it is a scandal, a dishonor and a crime. Mustapha refuses the marriage. Wajma's father is called in to solve the problem: he severely beats his daughter, threatens to kill her, and locks her up at the stake. Wajma sets fire to it, escapes, and her father gives her a passport to travel to Delhi for an abortion. She leaves Kabul in tears.
| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sundance Film Festival | January 2013 | Grand Jury Prize | Wajma (An Afghan Love Story) | [4] | |
| World Cinema Screenwriting Award | Barmak Akram | ||||
| Amazonas Film Festival | November 2013 | Special Jury Award | Wajma (An Afghan Love Story) | [5] | |
| Luxembourg City Film Festival | 2013 | Grand Prix | Wajma (An Afghan Love Story) | ||