Meryl Streep takes on the Taliban with a story about cats, squirrels and birds
It sounds like you're proposing the concept for a new project starring Meryl Streep. To develop this into a more concrete idea, we could imagine the following:
Title: "Furry Reflections"
Meryl Streep could portray a widowed former journalist who is known for her unique approach to world crises - she uses stories about animals to shine a light on our shared humanity. This reputation earns her an unusual invitation from a group of Afghan women secretly rebelling against the Taliban – they wish for her to tell their stories to the western world.
The coded animal names - cats, squirrels, and birds - reflect different elements of their struggle. The cats represent the silent but daring fighters who work in stealth. The squirrels are the gatherers - quickly and quietly collecting and disseminating information and resources. The birds represent those who yearn for freedom, longing to spread their wings beyond the restrictive regime.
These stories are woven into a novel narrated by Streep's character. Along her journey, Streep battles the censorship of the Taliban, the skepticism of her western audience, and the self-doubt imposed by her age and isolation. The film culminates in a dramatic climax when Streep's identity is revealed, putting the women at risk. However, revealing the stories of these brave women helps to inspire a larger movement against the regime.
This could serve as a powerful drama, highlighting the resilience of Afghan women while exploring the subversive power of storytelling and the role of media