When Cages Fly


  • Photographer
    Kiana Hayeri
  • Prize
    2nd Place / Book/Documentary
  • Jury Top 5 Selection
  • Date of Photograph
    March 2024

"When Cages Fly" is an unconventional photobook born out of an unconventional story captured inside Herat Women's Prison, Afghanistan. The underlying story, "Where Prison Is a Kind Of Freedom," originally featured in NYT Magazine, sheds light on the lives of women incarcerated for liberating themselves from abusive and violent marriages through drastic measures. Divided into three chapters, "When Cages Fly," with its innovative design, beckons viewers to engage actively, granting them agency to explore the confines of the prison and delve into the poignant narratives of these resilient women.

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