Jamilia
2018•1h 24m•6.9•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Aminatou Echard
Writer
Aminatou Echard
Languages
English, French, Kirghiz
Studio
529 Dragons
Production
Company
529 Dragons
Company
ARTE
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