Amber Afzali: Esin’s Journey & Rule Breakers Interview
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Amber afzali Discusses “Rule Breakers” and the Afghan dreamers’ Inspiring story
Updated June 1, 2025
Amber Afzali, star of the new film “Rule Breakers,” portrays Esin, a character inspired by the real-life Afghan Dreamers. The film, directed by Bill Guttentag, tells the story of young Afghan women who defied societal norms to showcase thier innovations to the world. Afzali, born in las Vegas to Afghan immigrant parents, connected deeply with the story, balancing her acting career with her passion for international relations.
Afzali spoke about her journey and the importance of the film’s message. She emphasized the challenges women face in Afghanistan,notably regarding education and personal expression. ”Rule Breakers” aims to spark hope and conversation about women’s rights and education in the region.
A still from ‘Rule Breakers’ (Image Courtesy: Angel Studios)
Afzali discussed how she prepared for the role,including meeting with Roya and Alaha,members of the Afghan Dreamers team. These interactions provided valuable insight into the team’s dynamics and the gravity of their accomplishments. She also researched STEM education and robotics to authentically portray a young Afghan woman pursuing her dreams under intense societal pressures. The Afghan Dreamers’ story highlights the resilience of women and the importance of STEM education.
Playing Esin, it was marvelous to be able to portray someone who’s based on the Afghan Dreamers…I really wanted to make sure that Esen was a complete, dynamic character with fears and hopes and ambitions… She’s a complete teenage girl.
Afzali also noted the emotional weight of portraying the struggles faced by afghan women. Scenes depicting societal restrictions and violence were particularly impactful, reminding her of the real-life challenges in the region. She channeled these emotions to deliver a powerful performance, hoping to inspire change and awareness.
those scenes can be emotionally heavy because you realize that this is truly what is happening in the region… It’s truly happening in real life. So I think understanding that, reflecting, and always being optimistic that we might be, that this film could spark conversation again on women’s rights and women’s education in the region—that’s kind of what kept me grounded.
What’s next
Afzali hopes “Rule Breakers” will inspire further dialog about women’s rights and access to education in Afghanistan and beyond.She plans to continue balancing her acting career with her advocacy for international relations and women’s empowerment.