Shogofa and Maryam arrived in Normandy just above a yr ago. Many thanks to art and family life in Normandy, they rebuild on their own.
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Around a brioche and a espresso, Maryam, Shogofa and Marie-Hélène. A brother. She argues, she appears to be at the newspaper of the working day just before she deals with women’s demonstrations in Afghanistan and will make enjoyment of the youngest who stole a piece of cake left on the gas stove.
A spouse and children like any other. Nicely practically. Maryam, 24, and Shogofa, 27, arrived at the home of Marie-Hélène and Isabelle fewer than a yr back, in October 2021. Two months previously, the Taliban experienced taken command of Kabul, the funds of ‘Afghanistan. Threatened, intellectuals and artists were being exfiltrated. France welcomed 2,600 folks, including Maryam and Shogofa.
When Marie-Hélène, actress and director, satisfies the two younger Afghan girls, she is a crush. ” They are tranquil, respectful and mild and we have quite a few common values as artists. smiles Marie-Hélène, nicknamed “Queen” by Maryam and Shogofa. A fashionable family, hence, that functions, does gardening and even goes on holiday alongside one another. ” My family members is familiar with them, even Isabelle’s loved ones. They are much more than close friends, it is excellent. I am incredibly fortunate! suggests Marie-Hélène.
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This Sunday in August, on the eve of the unfortunate anniversary of the seize of Kabul by the Taliban, Shogofa remembers these first times on French soil: ” When I received in this article, I was in shock for a thirty day period. I no for a longer period believed in everything, I no for a longer period knew exactly where I was. Prior to, in Afghanistan, I did not have a problem-totally free lifetime, but it was a pleasant everyday living with my loved ones. In the course of the night almost everything crumbles, anything is wrecked “.
Shogofa has labored in the academic field for girls and females and has nurtured the hope of a much better long run for her household. She had to take that she did not locate her existence ahead of her. ” When I acknowledged the truth, I stated to myself: “Appear on, we are starting off from scratch. This is a new place with a new existence!” “, she claims.
Repair and live for oneself, not just Afghan women of all ages as it did prior to. “ I created quite a few pals here in Rouen and they help me a large amount to discover myself, to take my new daily life. “. In France, Shogofa learns the language, marvels at art and record:” I started off painting in this article, I discover a lot of things each and every day… the cultures of the unique locations. It is extremely inspiring for me. “
“The Taliban will go away 1 day and I will arrive back much better”
Maryam, 24, an Afghan refugee creator and actress
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Many thanks to social networks, Shogofa and Maryam keep in contact with their relatives, who remained in Afghanistan. ” The problem is not usual. I have a youthful sister who really should have concluded her scientific studies and now she are not able to go to school. When I was her age I imagined about my examinations, about my future… Nowadays ladies have shed drive »Worries Maryam.
His loved ones is happy to know that he is safe and sound over all else. And the younger artist savors the likelihood of being able to are living in France, with her loved ones, with no forgetting her homeland. ” We are surrounded by form and generous people … every thing they have done and are accomplishing for us … there are no terms to describe this stunning emotion, there are no phrases to explain it “, The younger woman blows, right before concluding,” the Taliban will go away a single day and I will arrive back again stronger “.
“The principal thing is to be in a position to do what you battle for. And it is inside of everyone’s access “.
Marie-Hélène Garnier, director and actress
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This indescribable emotion, Marie-Hélène “Queen” shares it. ” It gives indicating to my life “. reveals the actress. Coming from a rather militant background, welcoming these younger refugees into her dwelling is section of her upbringing. ” The major point is to be ready to genuinely do in daily everyday living what we are striving for. If it’s just about clicking on a network, I am not fascinated. And it is inside of everyone’s arrive at “, He argues.
Their story will be transcribed in the theater. The 3 Norman CDNs, the Tangram of Évreux-Louviers, the Volcano of Le Havre then joined by the CDN of Tours joined forces to have out the artistic challenge of eleven Afghan artists, which include Maryam and Shogofa. “Kabul, August 15, 2021” is directed by Lucie Berelowitsch and Marcial Di Fonzo Bo, with Saeed Mirzaei, Iranian artist, playwright and translator.
Since becoming in France, Shogofa has relished theater in a distinct way. In accordance to her, it is a way to express messages to the public and to politicians, with strength and finesse. ” I am extremely satisfied to participate in this undertaking. It was needed. I have no political energy or cash, but I have my artwork and I imagine it is more powerful to assist people today “.
By this piece, the youthful woman wishes to alert the earth of the ravages of war. ” If we keep on being silent, war can occur everywhere. There are no guarantees. Crazy and evil folks can come to a decision to wipe out every thing overnight “. See you on stage for the very first time in Rouen on 15 September, at the Théâtre des Deux Rives.
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