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When Mom is Gone

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When Mom is Gone
WHEN MOM IS GONE is the story of a father and his children trying to hold on to life in Afghanistan. After his wife dies, Mohammed is left alone with his six children, the eldest of whom is only 11, in the mountain village of Sumara. Filmed over 35 days, this documentary demonstrates the cost of maternal mortality, the devastation caused by war, and the essential elements of childhood. A touching look at fatherhood, a family, and a country.
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Played at 2021 TWE Festival; Team Choice Award Winner.


WHEN MOM IS GONE is the story of a father and his children trying to hold on to life in Afghanistan. After his wife dies, Mohammed is left alone with his six children, the eldest of whom is only 11, in the mountain village of Sumara. Filmed over 35 days, this documentary demonstrates the cost of maternal mortality, the devastation caused by war, and the essential elements of childhood. A touching look at fatherhood, a family, and a country.


WHAT WE LOVED:

"See the Afghanistan that is NOT reported on in your newspapers - through the eyes of a father and his children. Stunning photography. Will linger in your mind."

  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    29 minutes
  • Language
    Afghan, Persian
  • Country
    Turkey
  • Director
    Zeynep Kececiler
  • Screenwriter
    Zeynep Kececiler
  • Producer
    Zeynep Kececiler
  • Executive Producer
    Zeynep Kececiler
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