The Forbidden Reel
The Forbidden Reel

The Forbidden Reel

8.0(1 votes)
2020
2h 1m
Documentary
History

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.

Production

Loaded Pictures, ONF | NFB, TVO, Al Jazeera English

Cast

Ahmed Zahed

Ahmed Zahed

Child Siddiq

Adbul Rasool Khalaqi

Adbul Rasool Khalaqi

Projectionist

Hamsafar Azam

Hamsafar Azam

Soviet Spy #1

Khaled Aziz

Khaled Aziz

Soviet Spy #2

Mohamad Yaqood

Mohamad Yaqood

Afghan Films President

Farooq Ghulam Baraki

Farooq Ghulam Baraki

Taliban #1

Jamil Dakohai

Jamil Dakohai

Taliban #2

Safiulla Sadiqi

Safiulla Sadiqi

Taliban #3

Zakarya Amin

Zakarya Amin

Taliban #4

Koko Gul

Koko Gul

Siddiq's Mother

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