The Forbidden Reel (2020)
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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Ahmed ZahedChild SiddiqAdbul Rasool KhalaqiProjectionistHamsafar AzamSoviet Spy #1Khaled AzizSoviet Spy #2Mohamad YaqoodAfghan Films PresidentFarooq Ghulam BarakiTaliban #1Jamil DakohaiTaliban #2Safiulla SadiqiTaliban #3Zakarya AminTaliban #4Koko GulSiddiq's MotherIbrahim ArifySelf - FilmmakerIsaaq NezamiSelf - Former Taliban OfficialKeywords
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What is The Forbidden Reel about?
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.
How long is The Forbidden Reel?
The Forbidden Reel has a runtime of 121 minutes.
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