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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The Forbidden Reel

March 3, 2020

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Cast (21)

Child Siddiq

Projectionist

Soviet Spy #1

Soviet Spy #2

Afghan Films President

Taliban #1

Taliban #2

Taliban #3

Taliban #4

Siddiq's Mother

Self - Filmmaker

Self - Former Taliban Official

Self - Filmmaker

Self - Artist

Self - Filmmaker

Self - Actress

Self - Filmmaker

Self (archive footage)

Self - Politician (archive footage)

Self - Mujahid Leader (archive footage)

Self - Politician (archive footage)

Crew (31)

Directing

Director

Writing

Writer

Production

Executive Producer

Production Manager

Research Assistant

Production Manager

Executive Producer

Producer

Executive Producer

Producer

Production Manager

Production Coordinator

Executive Producer

Research Assistant

Executive Producer

Researcher

Co-Producer

Associate Producer

Sound

Foley Artist

Sound Designer

Original Music Composer

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Art

Title Designer

Camera

Director of Photography

Still Photographer

Costume & Make-Up

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Crew

Commissioning Editor

Editing

Editor

Archival Footage Coordinator

Lighting

No data available

Visual Effects

No data available