The Forbidden Reel

The Forbidden Reel (2020)

8.0 121 min Movie
DocumentaryHistory

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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Cast

Ahmed Zahed Ahmed Zahed Child Siddiq
Adbul Rasool Khalaqi Adbul Rasool Khalaqi Projectionist
Hamsafar Azam Hamsafar Azam Soviet Spy #1
Khaled Aziz Khaled Aziz Soviet Spy #2
Mohamad Yaqood Mohamad Yaqood Afghan Films President
Farooq Ghulam Baraki Farooq Ghulam Baraki Taliban #1
Jamil Dakohai Jamil Dakohai Taliban #2
Safiulla Sadiqi Safiulla Sadiqi Taliban #3
Zakarya Amin Zakarya Amin Taliban #4
Koko Gul Koko Gul Siddiq's Mother
Ibrahim Arify Ibrahim Arify Self - Filmmaker
Isaaq Nezami Isaaq Nezami Self - Former Taliban Official

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