Media Studies

Positioned with the women from the opening shot from behind the burqa. We seek answers to narrative enigma codes (as defined by Barthes) – what is going on?

We become part of the group in the compound. This fulfils the audience’s need for belonging or social needs within Blumler & Katz’ Uses & Gratifications model.

Positioned to decode the women as “different” or “other” but sympathetic and vulnerable – particularly through their backstory.

Positioned with the West to see Afghanistan’s ideology as archaic and unjust.