Enemies of Happiness () is a 2006 documentary about the controversial Afghan politician and member of the Afghan Parliament Malalai Joya filmed by Danish director Eva Mulvad.
The film team travelled with the then 28 years old Malalai Joya during her campaign for the 2005 Afghan parliamentary election, which was the first democratic election in 30 years in Afghanistan. The film gives deep insight into the living conditions of the Afghan population.
Awards 2006, Silver Wolf Award, IDFA, Amsterdam 2007, World Cinema Jury Prize: Documentary, Sundance Film Festival 2007, Special Jury Mention, Silverdocs 2007 2007, Best long documentary, Festival Films De Femmes, High School Jury, Creteil 2007, International Premier Award, One World Media Awards, London 2007, Nestor Almendros Prize, Human Rights Watch Film Festival, New York 2007, Special Mention, One World Film Festival 2007, Audience Mention Best Documentary, 15 Mostra Internacional de film de dones, Barcelona
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External links
Enemies of Happiness film distributor's webpage Enemies of Happiness at DFI