Sonita
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Sonita
- Genres: Documentary, Music
- Release Date: 2015-11-20
- Runtime: 91 minutes
- Rating: 6.9/10 (25 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: NDR, Real Fiction, Septième Factory, United People, NHK BS1, Women Make Movies, YLE, good movies!, TAG/TRAUM Filmproduktion, Intermezzo Films
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.3909
- Languages: Persian, English
Cast & Crew
Sonita Alizadeh
as Herself
Ahmad Ahmadi
as Himself, construction worker
Latifah Alizadeh
as Herself, Sonita's sister
Fadia Alizadeh
as Herself, Sonita Alizadeh's niece
Arefe
as Herself
Farzaneh Davoodi
as Herself
Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
as Herself
Roham Maher
as Himself
Cori Shepherd Stern
as Herself, executive director, Strongheart Group
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
Sonita - UK trailer
Sonita (2015) - Trejler
IDFA 2015 | Trailer | Sonita
SONITA | Women Make Movies | Trailer
Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonita?▼
Sonita is a Documentary, Music movie directed by . It was released on 2015-11-20.
Who are the main actors in Sonita?▼
The main cast includes Sonita Alizadeh, Ahmad Ahmadi, Latifah Alizadeh, Fadia Alizadeh, Arefe, .
Where can I watch Sonita online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Sonita is available.
Is Sonita based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Sonita?▼
Sonita has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 based on 25 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Sonita?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Sonita?▼
The soundtrack was composed by NDR, Real Fiction, Septième Factory, United People, NHK BS1, Women Make Movies, YLE, good movies!, TAG/TRAUM Filmproduktion, Intermezzo Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Sonita filmed?▼
Sonita was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Sonita?▼
The total runtime of Sonita is 91 minutes.
Is Sonita suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Sonita?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Sonita.
Does Sonita have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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