03 December 2008 Factual, Music 87 mins
This documentary on the effect the talent competition "Afghan Star" has on the incredibly diverse inhabitants of Afghanistan affords a glimpse into a country rarely seen. Contestants risk their lives to appear on the television show that is a raging success with the public and also monitored closely by the government.
Watch the official Afghan Star 2008 trailer in HD below or find more Afghan Star videos on Vidimovie.
Habib Amiri as Himself
Setara Hussainzada as Herself
Rafi Naabzada as Himself
Lima Sahar as Herself (as Lema Sahar)
Havana Marking Director
Netherlands 03 December 2008
United States 26 June 2009
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More movie trailers, teasers, and clips from Afghan Star:
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After 30 years of war and Taliban rule Afghan pop Idol is taking the nation by but this is more than just a TV show. In Afghanistan you risk your life to sing ...
Website: After 30 years of war and Taliban rule pop Idol has come to Afghanistan. Millions are watching the TV series ...
Afghan Star.
In Afghanistan you risk your life to sing. After 30 years of war and Taliban rule pop culture has returned to the country—and since 2005 millions have been ...
kasi ki waqeyan haq dasht ki baranda shawad wali nashud.
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In this soulful surf documentary, filmmaker Cyrus Sutton shadows five different surfers, capturing the ups and downs of their daily routines -- much like the ebb and flow of the waves they ride with such passion.
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Daniel is a scientist who just got married to April, an attractive, immature and extroverted youth who reveals a side of herself which he has not yet seen, unleashing conflicts with the inhabitants of her hometown.
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Carlitos is a heartfelt story about one young boy's fight for his right to play soccer, while keeping his very essence intact.
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