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.
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8/10
2020
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Cast
Ahmed Zahed
As Child Siddiq
Adbul Rasool Khalaqi
As Projectionist
Hamsafar Azam
As Soviet Spy #1
Khaled Aziz
As Soviet Spy #2
Mohamad Yaqood
As Afghan Films President
Farooq Ghulam Baraki
As Taliban #1
Jamil Dakohai
As Taliban #2
Safiulla Sadiqi
As Taliban #3
Zakarya Amin
As Taliban #4
Koko Gul
As Siddiq's Mother
Ibrahim Arify
As Self - Filmmaker
Isaaq Nezami
As Self - Former Taliban Official
Latif Ahmadi
As Self - Filmmaker
Mariam Ghani
As Self - Artist
Siddiq Barmak
As Self - Filmmaker
Yasmin Yarmal
As Self - Actress
Yusuf Jannesar
As Self - Filmmaker
Mohammed Zahir Shah of Afghanistan
As Self (archive footage)
Mohammed Daoud Khan
As Self - Politician (archive footage)
Ahmad Shah Massoud
As Self - Mujahid Leader (archive footage)
Mohammad Najibullah
As Self - Politician (archive footage)
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