The Forbidden Reel

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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  Latif Ahmadi

  Self - Filmmaker
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  Mariam Ghani

  Self - Artist
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  Ahmad Shah Massoud

  Self - Mujahid Leader (archive footage)