Forgotten Spaceman
Hershewe Fazanawerd
Synopsis
In 1988, Abdul Ahad Momand became Afghanistan's first and only astronaut. From orbit, he called his mother, making Pashto the fourth language spoken in space. Below him, his nation was collapsing.
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Forgotten Spaceman (2026) | Official Trailer | Short Documentary
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elham Ehsas
- Screenplay & Story
- Elham Ehsas
- Original Title
- Hershewe Fazanawerd
- Country of Origin
- Afghanistan, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Pushto
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Sixteen Films, MONO FILM PRODUCTIONS, Foreigner, Kino Rebelde
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elham Ehsas
Elham Ehsas
Elham Ehsas
Ken Loach, Lorraine Bhattachary, Catherine Tschaepe
Department Leadership Roster
Elham Ehsas
Director
Lorraine Bhattachary
Producer
Elham Ehsas
Writer
Elham Ehsas
Editor
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What is Forgotten Spaceman about?
In 1988, Abdul Ahad Momand became Afghanistan's first and only astronaut. From orbit, he called his mother, making Pashto the fourth language spoken in space. Below him, his nation was collapsing.
Who directed Forgotten Spaceman?
Forgotten Spaceman was directed by Elham Ehsas.
Who stars in Forgotten Spaceman?
The principal cast of Forgotten Spaceman includes Abdul Ahad Mohmand, Elham Ehsas, Nazifa Ehsas, Bahram Ehsas.
When was Forgotten Spaceman released and how long is it?
Forgotten Spaceman was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 16m.