
The Forbidden Reel
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.
Top Cast
Ahmed Zahed
Ahmed Zahed
Child Siddiq
Ahmed Zahed
Child Siddiq
Adbul Rasool Khalaqi
Adbul Rasool Khalaqi
Projectionist
Adbul Rasool Khalaqi
Projectionist
Hamsafar Azam
Hamsafar Azam
Soviet Spy #1
Hamsafar Azam
Soviet Spy #1
Khaled Aziz
Khaled Aziz
Soviet Spy #2
Khaled Aziz
Soviet Spy #2
Mohamad Yaqood
Mohamad Yaqood
Afghan Films President
Mohamad Yaqood
Afghan Films President
Farooq Ghulam Baraki
Farooq Ghulam Baraki
Taliban #1
Farooq Ghulam Baraki
Taliban #1
Jamil Dakohai
Jamil Dakohai
Taliban #2
Jamil Dakohai
Taliban #2
Safiulla Sadiqi
Safiulla Sadiqi
Taliban #3
Safiulla Sadiqi
Taliban #3
Zakarya Amin
Zakarya Amin
Taliban #4
Zakarya Amin
Taliban #4
Koko Gul
Koko Gul
Siddiq's Mother
Koko Gul
Siddiq's Mother
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