Writing Hawa poster
Where to stream

Writing Hawa

8.020251h 24mMovieDocumentary

Afghan documentary maker Najiba Noori offers not only a loving and intimate portrait of her mother Hawa, but also shows in detail how the arduous improvement of the position of women is undone by geopolitical violence. The film follows the…

DirectorNajiba Noori
WritersNajiba Noori·Afsaneh Salari
ProducersChristian Popp·Hasse van Nunen

Where to watch

OVIDOVIDKanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

More like this

Raving Iran
Raving Iran
2016 · 6.6
Homework
Homework
1989 · 7.5
Sonita
Sonita
2016 · 6.9
Salaam Cinema
Salaam Cinema
1995 · 6.8
Colors
Colors
1976 · 6.4
In Her Hands
In Her Hands
2022 · 5.9
First Case, Second Case
First Case, Second Case
1979 · 7.2
Hidden
Hidden
2020 · 6.4
The House Is Black
The House Is Black
1963 · 7.4
This Is Not a Film
This Is Not a Film
2011 · 6.9
From Iran, a Separation
From Iran, a Separation
2011 · 8.5
Fifi Howls from Happiness
Fifi Howls from Happiness
2013 · 7.1

Writing Hawa — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Writing Hawa?

Writing Hawa is streaming on OVID and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Writing Hawa on Netflix?

No, Writing Hawa is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on OVID and Kanopy.

Is Writing Hawa on Amazon Prime Video?

Writing Hawa isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Writing Hawa for free?

Writing Hawa is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.