The Forbidden Reel

Name: The Forbidden Reel
Director: Ariel Nasr
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 2020-03-03
Duration: 121 min
Cast: Ahmed Zahed, Adbul Rasool Khalaqi, Hamsafar Azam, Khaled Aziz, Mohamad Yaqood

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2020 · 121 min · Documentary · History · TMDB 8.0/10

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.

Directed by Ariel Nasr

Cast

Ahmed Zahed — Child Siddiq
Adbul Rasool Khalaqi — Projectionist
Hamsafar Azam — Soviet Spy #1
Khaled Aziz — Soviet Spy #2
Mohamad Yaqood — Afghan Films President