International Women’s Film Festival

“The Spirit of Fishi” from India was awarded as the best animation, directed by Anjali Nayar by the international jury.

“The Sis” from Iran was awarded as the best feature, directed by Marjan Ashrafizadeh by the international jury.

“I’m a happy actress” from Afghanistan was awarded as the Best short fiction, directed by Samere Rezaie by the international jury.

Water from Afghanistan was awarded as the Best short fiction, directed by Seyedjalal Rohani by the international jury.

Sam Khoury from Lebanon was awarded as the best leading actor in the film “The Blind of the Cathedral” directed by Nadine Asmar by the international jury.

During the closing ceremony of “the 4th International Women’s Film Festival – Herat” held in Kabul, Afghanistan on 22 Oct. 2016 the winners of this edition of the festival were announced.
Ekaterina Volkova from Russia was awarded as the best leading actress in the film Value, directed by Olga Shtol, by the international jury.

The 2016 Festival hosted more than 200 films from various countries across the world.

Saturday, 22 October 2016 – During the closing ceremony of “the 4th International Women’s Film Festival – Herat” in Continental Hotel, Kabul, winners of the 4th International Women’s Film Festival – Herat received their awards.

Fourth edition of the “International Women’s Film Festival – Herat” officially opened at Gardens of Babur, in Kabul on Wednesday 19 October 2016 with participation of artists, filmmakers, officials of the national and international organisations and people from different walks of life. Armanshahr Foundation/OPEN ASIA and Roya Film House, founders of the festival, organise the festival annually.

The International Women’s Film Festival is honored to invite you to the Opening Ceremony of the 4th edition of the “International Women’s Film Festival – Herat” taking place this year at the Gardens of Babur in Kabul.