THE NYMPHS OF HINDU KUSH
Director ANNETA PAPATHANASSIOU
Countries Greece
Duration 80 min
Synopsis
In the mountains of Hindu Kush, in Pakistan, amongst 165 million Muslims, unfolds the unique story of 4.000 Kalasha, an ancient tribe that worships nymphs, gods and fairies. Kalasha women are strong, lovable and, oddly enough, free. Shamim, is the first woman who has managed to study at the University. She dreams of working with Athanassios Lerounis, president of the NGO Greek Volunteers, that organizes developmental and educational projects in the region which help her tribe. But, suddenly, Athanassios is kidnapped by the Talibans. His abduction fills the whole Kalasha tribe with deep sadness, insecurity and fear. Everything changes. How will the Kalasha women of Hindu Kush, cope with this? What will become of Shamim and her dreams?
In the mountains of Hindu Kush, in Pakistan, amongst 165 million Muslims, unfolds the unique story of 4.000 Kalasha, an ancient tribe that worships nymphs, gods and fairies. Kalasha women are strong, lovable and, oddly enough, free. Shamim, is the first woman who has managed to study at the University. She dreams of working with Athanassios Lerounis, president of the NGO Greek Volunteers, that organizes developmental and educational projects in the region which help her tribe. But, suddenly, Athanassios is kidnapped by the Talibans. His abduction fills the whole Kalasha tribe with deep sadness, insecurity and fear. Everything changes. How will the Kalasha women of Hindu Kush, cope with this? What will become of Shamim and her dreams?