The Forbidden Reel

The Forbidden Reel (2020)

Documentary History

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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  • Release Date: 2020-03-03
  • Runtime: 2h 1min
  • Director: Ariel Nasr

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Trailer

Cast

  • Ahmed Zahed

    Child Siddiq

  • Adbul Rasool Khalaqi

    Projectionist

  • Hamsafar Azam

    Soviet Spy #1

  • Khaled Aziz

    Soviet Spy #2

  • Mohamad Yaqood

    Afghan Films President

  • Farooq Ghulam Baraki

    Taliban #1

  • Jamil Dakohai

    Taliban #2

  • Safiulla Sadiqi

    Taliban #3

  • Zakarya Amin

    Taliban #4

  • Koko Gul

    Siddiq's Mother

  • Ibrahim Arify

    Self - Filmmaker

  • Isaaq Nezami

    Self - Former Taliban Official

  • Latif Ahmadi

    Self - Filmmaker

  • Mariam Ghani

    Self - Artist

  • Siddiq Barmak

    Self - Filmmaker

  • Yasmin Yarmal

    Self - Actress

  • Yusuf Jannesar

    Self - Filmmaker

  • Mohammed Zahir Shah of Afghanistan

    Self (archive footage)

  • Mohammed Daoud Khan

    Self - Politician (archive footage)

  • Ahmad Shah Massoud

    Self - Mujahid Leader (archive footage)

  • Mohammad Najibullah

    Self - Politician (archive footage)

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