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Credits: Director, Writer
As the Taliban claimed power in 2021 and banned women and girls from participating in sports, the members of the Afghanistan Youth Women’s National Football Team needed to escape their own country or risk being captured. What happened next is an extraordinary story of survival, sisterhood and the human right to privacy. Presented by WhatsApp.
Production Company: Modern Arts, Anonymous Content
Broadcast: Amazon
Awards:
Cannes Lion Grand Prix - Entertainment
2 x Cannes Lion Gold - Entertainment: Non-Fiction Film: 5-30 Minutes and Entertainment Lions in Sport: Film Series and Audio
Cannes Lion Bronze - Entertainment Lions in Sport: Brand Storytelling
Best Director - Sundance Brand Storytelling Conference 2024
Best in Genre - Branded Entertainment Film at the One Screen Short Film Festival 2024
AICP Award - Branded Content & Entertainment: Standalone
AICP Award - Post: Docu-Style
D&AD Awards - Non-Scripted Long Form
Media:
Anonymous Content Wins Cannes Lions Grand Prix for WhatsApp Documentary We Are Ayenda