The Forbidden Reel

  • Rated 8.0 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 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.

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Director
Ariel Nasr
Starring
Ahmed Zahed, Adbul Rasool Khalaqi, Hamsafar Azam, Khaled Aziz

Cast

  • Ahmed Zahed

    Child Siddiq

  • Adbul Rasool Khalaqi

    Projectionist

  • Hamsafar Azam

    Soviet Spy #1

  • Khaled Aziz

    Soviet Spy #2

  • Mohamad Yaqood

    Afghan Films President

  • Farooq Ghulam Baraki

    Taliban #1

  • Jamil Dakohai

    Taliban #2

  • Safiulla Sadiqi

    Taliban #3

  • Zakarya Amin

    Taliban #4

  • Koko Gul

    Siddiq's Mother

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