Afghan Star (2008)

12/03/2008 (GB) • Documentary, Music • 1h 27m

Overview

This documentary on the effect the talent competition "Afghan Star" has on the incredibly diverse inhabitants of Afghanistan affords a glimpse into a country rarely seen. Contestants risk their lives to appear on the television show that is a raging success with the public and also monitored closely by the government.

Afghan Star (2008)

12/03/2008 (GB) • 1h 27m

Documentary, Music

Overview

This documentary on the effect the talent competition "Afghan Star" has on the incredibly diverse inhabitants of Afghanistan affords a glimpse into a country rarely seen. Contestants risk their lives to appear on the television show that is a raging success with the public and also monitored closely by the government.

Top Billed Cast

Himself

Setara Hussainzada

Herself

Himself

Herself (as Lema Sahar)

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$101,543.00

Keywords

muslim

competition

afghanistan

islam

music competition

contest

woman director

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