Kabul, Between Prayers
Synopsis
A devoted soldier of the Taliban's ideology that has shaped his destiny since birth, Samim (23) struggles between the alluring promises of martyrdom and the mundanity of his daily existence as a husband and farmer. Samim's younger brother, Rafi (14), idolizes his big brother as he navigates the confusion of adolescence, leaving behind playfulness to enter a world shaped by decades of military intervention and resulting radicalization.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Zurich Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aboozar Amini
- Screenplay & Story
- Jia Zhao, Aboozar Amini
- Original Title
- Kabul, Between Prayers
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Persian, Pushto
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Silk Road Film Salon, Clin d'oeil Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aboozar Amini
Jia Zhao, Aboozar Amini
Annelotte Medema, Catalin Cristutiu, Neel Cockx
Jia Zhao
Department Leadership Roster
Aboozar Amini
Director
Jia Zhao
Producer
Aboozar Amini
Writer
Annelotte Medema
Editor
Catalin Cristutiu
Editor
Neel Cockx
Editor
Carlo Francisco Manatad
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kabul, Between Prayers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kabul, Between Prayers
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What is Kabul, Between Prayers about?
A devoted soldier of the Taliban's ideology that has shaped his destiny since birth, Samim (23) struggles between the alluring promises of martyrdom and the mundanity of his daily existence as a husband and farmer. Samim's younger brother, Rafi (14), idolizes his big brother as he navigates the confusion of adolescence, leaving behind playfulness to enter a world shaped by decades of military intervention and resulting radicalization.
Who directed Kabul, Between Prayers?
Kabul, Between Prayers was directed by Aboozar Amini.
Who stars in Kabul, Between Prayers?
The principal cast of Kabul, Between Prayers includes Not specified.
When was Kabul, Between Prayers released and how long is it?
Kabul, Between Prayers was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.