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The Forbidden Reel

The Forbidden Reel

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Documentary   History
πŸ“œ 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English , German , Persian , Pushto
πŸ“† Date Released: 2020-03-03
⌚ Running Time: 121 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 8.0

Beloved Cast

Ahmed Zahed original image
Child Siddiq
Ahmed Zahed
Adbul Rasool Khalaqi original image
Projectionist
Adbul Rasool Khalaqi
Hamsafar Azam original image
Soviet Spy #1
Hamsafar Azam
Khaled Aziz original image
Soviet Spy #2
Khaled Aziz
Mohamad Yaqood original image
Afghan Films President
Mohamad Yaqood
Farooq Ghulam Baraki original image
Taliban #1
Farooq Ghulam Baraki
Jamil Dakohai original image
Taliban #2
Jamil Dakohai
Safiulla Sadiqi original image
Taliban #3
Safiulla Sadiqi
Zakarya Amin original image
Taliban #4
Zakarya Amin
Koko Gul original image
Siddiq's Mother
Koko Gul
Ibrahim Arify original image
Self - Filmmaker
Ibrahim Arify
Isaaq Nezami original image
Self - Former Taliban Official
Isaaq Nezami
Latif Ahmadi original image
Self - Filmmaker
Latif Ahmadi
Mariam Ghani original image
Self - Artist
Mariam Ghani
Siddiq Barmak original image
Self - Filmmaker
Siddiq Barmak
Yasmin Yarmal original image
Self - Actress
Yasmin Yarmal
Yusuf Jannesar original image
Self - Filmmaker
Yusuf Jannesar
Mohammed Zahir Shah of Afghanistan original image
Self (archive footage)
Mohammed Zahir Shah of Afghanistan
Mohammed Daoud Khan original image
Self - Politician (archive footage)
Mohammed Daoud Khan
Ahmad Shah Massoud original image
Self - Mujahid Leader (archive footage)
Ahmad Shah Massoud
Mohammad Najibullah original image
Self - Politician (archive footage)
Mohammad Najibullah

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