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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.

Starring
Jean-Paul Vialard, Ahmed Zahed, Adbul Rasool Khalaqi, Mylene Chalifoux, Hamsafar Azam, Annette Clarke, Khaled Aziz, Ariel Nasr, Mohamad Yaqood, Ariel Nasr

Director
Ariel Nasr

Producer
Kat Baulu

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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.

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Released
2020
Runtime
2 hr 1 min