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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.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 2020-03-03

Runtime: 121 mins

Director: Ariel Nasr

Writer: Ariel Nasr

Spoken language: English, Deutsch, فارسی, پښتو

Genres: Documentary, History

Original title: The Forbidden Reel

Production Companies: Loaded Pictures, ONF | NFB, TVO, Al Jazeera English

Production Countries: Canada, Qatar

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