Enemies of Happiness ( Vores lykkes fjender )

Enemies of Happiness (DVD) (*)

$22.99

Original Title: Vores lykkes fjender
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Sundance Film Festival
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
Danish ( Dolby Digital Stereo )
Danish ( Subtitles )
English ( Subtitles )
Spanish ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Denmark ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
58 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Deleted Scenes
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Trailer(s)
Uncut

Movie filmed in 2006 and produced in:
Denmark ( Scandinavia, Iceland )
Finland ( Scandinavia, Iceland )
Norway ( Scandinavia, Iceland )

Directed By:
Eva Mulvad

Written By:
Eva Mulvad

Actors:
Malalai Joya ..... Herself

Synopsis:

Directors Eva Mulvad and Anja Al Erhayem offer a compelling portrait of the courageous twenty-seven year old woman who sparked outrage among hard-line Muslim leaders by speaking out against corrupt warlords at the 2003 Grand Council of tribal elders. A tenacious woman who has dedicated her life to traveling into impoverished rural areas and pleading with women to "expose the enemies of peace, women, and democracy," Malalai Joya's outspoken ways have resulted in undying support from her many dedicated constituents, and ominous death threats from those whose power is threatened by her bold stance. September 2005 marked Afghanistan's first parliamentary elections in over thirty-five years, and with 248 assembly seats for the taking Joya remained determined to ensure that her voice was heard. From her efforts as a gentle folk mediator and advocate to her fierce determination to enlighten a nation, this poetic portrait of a popular hero from the dusty Farah Province is sure to inspire viewers from all backgrounds.

In 2005 Afghanistan had their first democratic election after the war. We follow political active Malalai Joya in her trial campaign to get elected. Due to her pointing out several Taliban warlords wanting them prosecuted for their crimes against the Afghan people, she has since been exposed to several death threats over the last few years, and has been under constant protection. But in her home county she is regarded as a national hero and has great support for her political endeavor.

In September 2005, Afghanistan held its first parliamentary elections in 35 years. Among the candidates for 249 assembly seats was Malalai Joya, a courageous, controversial 27-year-old woman who had ignited outrage among hard-liners when she spoke out against corrupt warlords at the Grand Council of tribal elders in 2003.

This product was added to our catalog on Monday 16 November, 2009.

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