The Forbidden Reel (2020)

8.0/10 121 min Documentary History

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.

Cast

Latif Ahmadi

Self - Filmmaker

Mariam Ghani

Self - Artist

Ahmad Shah Massoud

Self - Mujahid Leader (archive footage)

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