In 1970s Afghanistan, a young boy and his best friend are torn apart by a tragic event. Years later, the boy, now a writer, returns to Afghanistan to face his past and seek redemption.
In the remote mountains of central Afghanistan, a Hazara family embarks on a journey for truth and justice after their daughter Zahra mysteriously dies at Kabul University. Told through the eyes of Zahra's younger sister, Freshta, the film is a moving contemplation of love, loss, and perseverance in spite of increasing unrest on the eve of the Taliban takeover of the country.
An intimate portrait of three young afghan women accused of committing "moral crimes."
Afghan Star is a documentary film that follows the contestants of a popular Afghan television show of the same name. The show is a singing competition, inspired by American Idol, and features contestants from various backgrounds. The film explores the challenges and controversies faced by the contestants, including death threats and cultural restrictions. It offers a glimpse into the diverse music and cultural scene in Afghanistan.
Afghan documentary maker Najiba Noori offers not only a loving and intimate portrait of her mother Hawa, but also shows in detail how the arduous improvement of the position of women is undone by geopolitical violence. The film follows the fortunes of Noori’s family, who belong to the Hazaras, an ethnic group that has suffered greatly from discrimination and persecution.
A Hazara film director follows a gravestone maker, a water girl and a man who buried his limb, as their daily lives unfold in a graveyard.
A story about a young man from Quetta, Pakistan who wanted to dance and had to face obstacles in his life to reach his goal of becoming a professional dancer.
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