Sonita(2016)
Sonita Synopsis
If 18-year-old Sonita had a say, Michael Jackson and Rihanna would be her parents and she'd be a rapper who tells the story of Afghan women and their fate as child brides. She finds out that her family plans to sell her to an unknown husband for $9,000.
Sonita (2016) is a documentary and music film directed by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami, released on March 30, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Sonita Alizadeh, Ahmad Ahmadi, Latifah Alizadeh and Fadia Alizadeh. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
- Writers:
- Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
- Producers:
- Gerd Haag
- Cinematographer:
- Mohamad Hadadi
- Production:
- NDR, TAG/TRAUM Filmproduktion, Intermezzo Films, SRG SSR, RTS
- Status:
- Released
Sonita (2016) Trailer
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Sonita Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Sonita.
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Sonita Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sonita Alizadeh
as Herself
Ahmad Ahmadi
as Himself, construction worker
- Latifah Alizadeh
Latifah Alizadeh
as Herself, Sonita's sister
- Fadia Alizadeh
Fadia Alizadeh
as Herself, Sonita Alizadeh's niece
- Arefe
Arefe
as Herself
- Farzaneh Davoodi
Farzaneh Davoodi
as Herself
- Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
as Herself
- Roham Maher
Roham Maher
as Himself
- Cori Shepherd Stern
Cori Shepherd Stern
as Herself, executive director, Strongheart Group
Key crew
Directed by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami, written by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami, produced by Gerd Haag.
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Sonita Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 28 ratings.
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Sonita – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sonita online?
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Sonita (2016) is available to stream on Neue Visionen Plus Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sonita?
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The main cast of Sonita (2016) includes Sonita Alizadeh, Ahmad Ahmadi, Latifah Alizadeh, Fadia Alizadeh and Arefe. The film was directed by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sonita released?
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Sonita was released on March 30, 2016 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Sonita worth watching?
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Sonita (2016) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 28 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sonita?
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Yes. The official Sonita trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.