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7.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb20231h 30mGreece

Laughing in Afghanistan

Γελώντας στο Αφγανιστάν

Synopsis

Karim Asir, the Afghan Charlie Chaplin, in the midst of bombs and disasters, gives performances using laughter as his only weapon. When the Taliban takeover, Karim is threatened with death. After a series of adversities, he manages to arrive in Greece. We follow his life adventure, and through his story, we explore the issue of laughter – in Afghanistan and beyond.

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#TiDF25 | Laughing in Afghanistan

Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-14

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Thessaloniki Documentary Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Anneta Papathanasiou
Original Title
Γελώντας στο Αφγανιστάν
Country of Origin
Greece
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Studios
TopCut-Modiano

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Anneta Papathanasiou

Film Editing

Hronis Theoharis

Producers

Mikis Modianos, Fotini Economopoulou

Department Leadership Roster

Hronis Theoharis

Editor

Mikis Modianos

Producer

Fotini Economopoulou

Producer

Anneta Papathanasiou

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About Laughing in Afghanistan

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What is Laughing in Afghanistan about?

Karim Asir, the Afghan Charlie Chaplin, in the midst of bombs and disasters, gives performances using laughter as his only weapon. When the Taliban takeover, Karim is threatened with death. After a series of adversities, he manages to arrive in Greece. We follow his life adventure, and through his story, we explore the issue of laughter – in Afghanistan and beyond.

Who directed Laughing in Afghanistan?

Laughing in Afghanistan was directed by Anneta Papathanasiou.

Who stars in Laughing in Afghanistan?

The principal cast of Laughing in Afghanistan includes Not specified.

When was Laughing in Afghanistan released and how long is it?

Laughing in Afghanistan was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.