CinemaOSMovie · 2020 · 2h 1m

The Forbidden Reel

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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.

Directed byAriel Nasr

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 1m
Language
EN
Released
March 3, 2020
Studios
ONF | NFBTVOAl Jazeera English

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The Forbidden Reel - Trailer (English Subtitles)

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring

Ahmed Zahed

Child Siddiq

Adbul Rasool Khalaqi

Projectionist

Hamsafar Azam

Soviet Spy #1

Khaled Aziz

Soviet Spy #2

Mohamad Yaqood

Afghan Films President

Farooq Ghulam Baraki

Taliban #1

Jamil Dakohai

Taliban #2

Safiulla Sadiqi

Taliban #3

Zakarya Amin

Taliban #4

Koko Gul

Siddiq's Mother

Creative team
Directed by
Ariel Nasr
Written by
Ariel Nasr
Produced by
Sergeo Kirby
Kat Baulu

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