When She Hears the Bells
Les Clochettes de Kaboul
Synopsis
Afghanistan, summer 2021. As the Taliban gradually seize control of the country, Leila, a young widow, arrives in Kabul. She begins working in a kitchen that she discovers is part of a Bacha Bazi house. Very young, androgynous boys there dance dressed as women before audiences of men. She meets Tamim, a Bacha whom she decides to help. She will try to save other young boys and leave the country before the city falls.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chabname Zariab
- Screenplay & Story
- Chabname Zariab, Parande Zariab
- Original Score
- Maxence Dussère
- Original Title
- Les Clochettes de Kaboul
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Acqua alta, Alta Rocca Films, ARTE France Cinéma, Starhaus Filmproduktion, Versus Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chabname Zariab
Chabname Zariab, Parande Zariab
Maxence Dussère
Xavier Sirven, Julie Duclaux, Héloïse Pelloquet
Jean-Etienne Brat, Lou Chicoteau
Department Leadership Roster
Chabname Zariab
Director
Chabname Zariab
Screenplay
Parande Zariab
Screenplay
Xavier Sirven
Editor
Julie Duclaux
Editor
Héloïse Pelloquet
Editor
Jean-Etienne Brat
Producer
Lou Chicoteau
Producer
Maxence Dussère
Original Music Composer
Franck Muller
Production Design
Brahim Ait Ben Azzouz
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is When She Hears the Bells about?
Afghanistan, summer 2021. As the Taliban gradually seize control of the country, Leila, a young widow, arrives in Kabul. She begins working in a kitchen that she discovers is part of a Bacha Bazi house. Very young, androgynous boys there dance dressed as women before audiences of men. She meets Tamim, a Bacha whom she decides to help. She will try to save other young boys and leave the country before the city falls.
Who directed When She Hears the Bells?
When She Hears the Bells was directed by Chabname Zariab.
Who stars in When She Hears the Bells?
The principal cast of When She Hears the Bells includes Golshifteh Farahani, Rohed Khan, Sayed Hashimi, Azizullah Hamrah, Zobair Padash.
When was When She Hears the Bells released and how long is it?
When She Hears the Bells was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for When She Hears the Bells?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When She Hears the Bells was composed by Maxence Dussère.