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The film 'One’s Own Room: Inside Kabul' is a unique work that depicts the life of a young Afghan woman locked in her room, struggling between despair and fighting for hope. It is like looking at the world through a small window, where every breath becomes evidence of an internal struggle.
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This film was created by Caroline Gillet with Kubra Khademi, the artists decided to bring a direct experience to the audience. When you enter the set, you take off your shoes, sit on mats and pillows, you meet Raha, a Kabul girl left alone in the house. That is where the journey begins.
The main themes of this film are confinement and resistance. Raha lives a life of confinement, her world is confined by the walls of the room. But inside that wall, there is still a spiritual and intellectual struggle. It is like Indian tea if you put the right masala, its taste becomes sweeter even if you drink it in a small cup. Raha tries to show that even within the limits, one can create one’s own breathing space.
The film uses the technique of immersive theater. This is not a typical sit-and-watch movie. Here, viewers are directly immersed in Raha’s environment. They feel the closeness, they touch the pillows, they see the traditional utensils, they sit next to her. But as time goes by, that closeness turns into a burden. The walls seem to tighten, the sky darkens, and her stories become heavy. It’s like the Japanese idiom ‘ame futatsu no kao’ – rain has two faces, it can bring blessing or sorrow.
The film touches on the reality of Afghan women today. Many are forced to stay at home, without the opportunity for education or work. Raha becomes the voice of an entire generation locked up. This is not just the story of one person, but a reflection of an entire community. It’s like a curry with many ingredients, each ingredient is the story of one woman, and together they create the rich flavor of Kabul life.
There is also an element of resistance. Raha does not give up at all. Inside her room, she finds a way to express herself, shares stories, fights silence. This is like a samurai standing in the middle of the darkness, knowing that his sword is a word and a sound.
For the audience, this film is a challenge. It forces them to ask themselves: do we really know the lives of women in confinement? Do we feel the weight of the wall that holds their breath? It is like tea with strong spices, it burns you a little but wakes you up.
In short, the main themes of the film are:
- Isolation and confinement – life in a room, without freedom.
- Resistance and resilience – fighting for a place to express themselves even within the borders.
- Social reality – the situation of Afghan women today.
- Immersive experience – viewers enter directly into the environment of Raha.
The film 'One’s Own Room: Inside Kabul' becomes a life lesson. It teaches you that even if you are confined, you can still create your own breathing space. It is like Indian tea with the right spices, its taste lingers for a long time. And like the Japanese idiom 'kokoro no kaze' – the wind of the heart, it can blow even inside the wall.
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So, this is not just a film to watch, it is a spiritual and social journey. It is an invitation to enter the room of Pleasure and hear its breath, its sorrows and its hopes.
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This film was created by Caroline Gillet with Kubra Khademi, the artists decided to bring a direct experience to the audience. When you enter the set, you take off your shoes, sit on mats and pillows, you meet Raha, a Kabul girl left alone in the house. That is where the journey begins.
The main themes of this film are confinement and resistance. Raha lives a life of confinement, her world is confined by the walls of the room. But inside that wall, there is still a spiritual and intellectual struggle. It is like Indian tea if you put the right masala, its taste becomes sweeter even if you drink it in a small cup. Raha tries to show that even within the limits, one can create one’s own breathing space.
The film uses the technique of immersive theater. This is not a typical sit-and-watch movie. Here, viewers are directly immersed in Raha’s environment. They feel the closeness, they touch the pillows, they see the traditional utensils, they sit next to her. But as time goes by, that closeness turns into a burden. The walls seem to tighten, the sky darkens, and her stories become heavy. It’s like the Japanese idiom ‘ame futatsu no kao’ – rain has two faces, it can bring blessing or sorrow.
The film touches on the reality of Afghan women today. Many are forced to stay at home, without the opportunity for education or work. Raha becomes the voice of an entire generation locked up. This is not just the story of one person, but a reflection of an entire community. It’s like a curry with many ingredients, each ingredient is the story of one woman, and together they create the rich flavor of Kabul life.
There is also an element of resistance. Raha does not give up at all. Inside her room, she finds a way to express herself, shares stories, fights silence. This is like a samurai standing in the middle of the darkness, knowing that his sword is a word and a sound.
For the audience, this film is a challenge. It forces them to ask themselves: do we really know the lives of women in confinement? Do we feel the weight of the wall that holds their breath? It is like tea with strong spices, it burns you a little but wakes you up.
In short, the main themes of the film are:
- Isolation and confinement – life in a room, without freedom.
- Resistance and resilience – fighting for a place to express themselves even within the borders.
- Social reality – the situation of Afghan women today.
- Immersive experience – viewers enter directly into the environment of Raha.
The film 'One’s Own Room: Inside Kabul' becomes a life lesson. It teaches you that even if you are confined, you can still create your own breathing space. It is like Indian tea with the right spices, its taste lingers for a long time. And like the Japanese idiom 'kokoro no kaze' – the wind of the heart, it can blow even inside the wall.
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So, this is not just a film to watch, it is a spiritual and social journey. It is an invitation to enter the room of Pleasure and hear its breath, its sorrows and its hopes.
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