The Forbidden Reel

Overview

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.

Directed by Ariel Nasr

Top 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

Latif Ahmadi

Self - Filmmaker

Mariam Ghani

Self - Artist

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Siddiq Barmak

Self - Filmmaker

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Yasmin Yarmal

Self - Actress

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Yusuf Jannesar

Self - Filmmaker

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Mohammed Zahir Shah of Afghanistan

Self (archive footage)

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Mohammed Daoud Khan

Self - Politician (archive footage)

Ahmad Shah Massoud

Self - Mujahid Leader (archive footage)

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