Afghan Star 2009 Ages 18+

When
1.00 pm, Sun 6 Mar 2016 (87 mins)
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Gallery of Modern Art, Cinema A
About
'The Taliban exiled or killed musicians, and destroyed musical instruments. Painting, poetry, and writing were banned unless it was religious, or directly praised the Taliban. No culture can survive in that environment. But Afghans have an incredibly rich cultural tradition spanning thousands of years, and they are proud of that heritage and eager to revive it.' Havana Marking
'In the United States, American Idol is a mildly entertaining show in which would-be celebrities with a wide range of talents attempt to capture stardom. Transported to Afghanistan, the same kind of show both engages that country's disparate subcultures and emphasises the difference between them. Following four final contestants in a nationwide TV competition, British filmmaker Havana Marking uncovers a post-Taliban Afghanistan with an authenticity that most journalism seems to miss.' Spokane International Film Festival
Ages 18+
Production Credits
- Director: Havana Marking
- Year: 2009
- Runtime: 87 minutes
- Country: United Kingdom
- Languages: English, Pushto
- Subtitles: English
- Sound: Dolby
- Colour: Colour