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The Forbidden Reel

8.0Mar 3, 20202h 1mDocumentaryHistory

Directed by Ariel Nasr

Written by Ariel Nasr

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

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Ahmed Zahed

Child Siddiq

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Adbul Rasool Khalaqi

Projectionist

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Hamsafar Azam

Soviet Spy #1

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Khaled Aziz

Soviet Spy #2

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Mohamad Yaqood

Afghan Films President

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Farooq Ghulam Baraki

Taliban #1

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Jamil Dakohai

Taliban #2

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Safiulla Sadiqi

Taliban #3

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Zakarya Amin

Taliban #4

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Koko Gul

Siddiq's Mother

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Ibrahim Arify

Self - Filmmaker

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Isaaq Nezami

Self - Former Taliban Official

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