CinemaOSMovie · 2008 · 1h 27m · NR

Afghan Star

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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.

Directed byHavana Marking

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 27m
Language
EN
Released
December 3, 2008
Revenue
$101,543
Studios
HBO Documentary FilmsAria ProductionsRoast Beef Productions

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Afghan Star Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

4 credited
Starring

Habib Amiri

Himself

Setara Hussainzada

Herself

Rafi Naabzada

Himself

Lima Sahar

Herself (as Lema Sahar)

Creative team
Directed by
Havana Marking

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