Released
The Forbidden Reel
March 3 2020 (almost 5 years ago)Rating
80
Based on
1 review
- Director: Ariel Nasr
- Genres: Documentary, History
- Runtime: 2 h 1 m
- Countries: Canada, Qatar
- Companies: Loaded Pictures, ONF | NFB, TVO, Al Jazeera English
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.
