The Forbidden Reel (2020)

03/03/2020 (CA) • 2h 1m

Documentary, History

Overview

According to the official history of Afghanistan, ruthless destruction has always prevailed over art and creation; but there is another tale to be told, the forgotten account of a diverse and progressive country, seen through the lens of innovative filmmakers, a story that survives thanks to a few brave Afghans, a small but very passionate group that secretly fought to save a huge film archive that was constantly menaced by war and religious fanaticism.

Top Billed Cast

Ahmed Zahed

Child Siddiq

Hamsafar Azam

Soviet Spy #1

Khaled Aziz

Soviet Spy #2

Mohamad Yaqood

Afghan Films President

Jamil Dakohai

Taliban #2

Safiulla Sadiqi

Taliban #3

Zakarya Amin

Taliban #4


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

cinema on cinema

afghanistan

mujahid

taliban

docudrama

religious fundamentalism

afghan-soviet war (1979-89)

political repression

film censorship

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