A Dream For Kabul
Le magicien de Kaboul
Synopsis
In 2001, Haruhiro Shiratori lost his only child in the attacks on the World Trade Center. Instead of isolating himself in grief, he decides to meet the Afghan people and help them prevent such attacks from happening again. A Japanese Don Quixote, he dreams of building a cultural centre for the children of Kabul. A Dream for Kabul charts Shiratori’s double effort – to advance a humanist project in the face of adversity while seeking reconciliation with his dead son.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippe Baylaucq
- Screenplay & Story
- Philippe Baylaucq
- Original Score
- Robert Marcel Lepage
- Original Title
- Le magicien de Kaboul
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese, Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB, InformAction Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippe Baylaucq
Philippe Baylaucq
Robert Marcel Lepage
Philippe Lavalette, Philippe Baylaucq
Dominique Sicotte
Department Leadership Roster
Philippe Baylaucq
Writer
Philippe Baylaucq
Director
Dominique Sicotte
Editor
Philippe Lavalette
Director of Photography
Philippe Baylaucq
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Dream For Kabul
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What is A Dream For Kabul about?
In 2001, Haruhiro Shiratori lost his only child in the attacks on the World Trade Center. Instead of isolating himself in grief, he decides to meet the Afghan people and help them prevent such attacks from happening again. A Japanese Don Quixote, he dreams of building a cultural centre for the children of Kabul. A Dream for Kabul charts Shiratori’s double effort – to advance a humanist project in the face of adversity while seeking reconciliation with his dead son.
Who directed A Dream For Kabul?
A Dream For Kabul was directed by Philippe Baylaucq.
Who stars in A Dream For Kabul?
The principal cast of A Dream For Kabul includes Haruhiro Shiratori.
When was A Dream For Kabul released and how long is it?
A Dream For Kabul was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for A Dream For Kabul?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Dream For Kabul was composed by Robert Marcel Lepage.