Act of Dishonour
Synopsis
In a land beset by endless strife, nothing must get in the way of the preservation of honour - even if that means sacrificing a loved one. Mena, a young, beautiful bride-to-be, lives in a small, remote village in northern Afghanistan, a harsh landscape that still shimmers with breathtaking colours. Respecting the deeply conservative local customs, she and her fiancé, Rahmat, have little contact yet cherish a special bond.
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Act of Dishonour - Afghan Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-12-13
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Marina Golbahari
Mena
Abdul Ghafar Qoutbyar
Khak
Masood Serwary
Rahmat
Nelofer Pazira
Mejgan
Ali Hazara
Ali
Ali Fazil
Hassan
Benedict Campbell
Dave
Greg Bryk
Ben
Abdul Hamid Houzori
Nabi
Rajab Husseinov
Shergul
Najib Wardak
Najib
Omed
Zahir
Waris Sultani
Omar
Mehri Qurbonkhonova
Rahmat's Mother
Aaquila Ramazan
Hasan's Wife
Salman Ramazan
Reza
Lila Mehrab
Hasan and Ali's Mother
Tayiba Ramazan
Hasan's Daughter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nelofer Pazira
- Screenplay & Story
- Nelofer Pazira
- Original Score
- Chris Dedrick
- Original Title
- Act of Dishonour
- Spoken Languages
- Persian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nelofer Pazira
Nelofer Pazira
Chris Dedrick
Paul Sarossy
Nelofer Pazira
Department Leadership Roster
Nelofer Pazira
Writer
Nelofer Pazira
Director
Paul Sarossy
Director of Photography
Chris Dedrick
Original Music Composer
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What is Act of Dishonour about?
In a land beset by endless strife, nothing must get in the way of the preservation of honour - even if that means sacrificing a loved one. Mena, a young, beautiful bride-to-be, lives in a small, remote village in northern Afghanistan, a harsh landscape that still shimmers with breathtaking colours. Respecting the deeply conservative local customs, she and her fiancé, Rahmat, have little contact yet cherish a special bond.
Who directed Act of Dishonour?
Act of Dishonour was directed by Nelofer Pazira.
Who stars in Act of Dishonour?
The principal cast of Act of Dishonour includes Marina Golbahari, Abdul Ghafar Qoutbyar, Masood Serwary, Nelofer Pazira, Ali Hazara.
When was Act of Dishonour released and how long is it?
Act of Dishonour was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Act of Dishonour?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Act of Dishonour was composed by Chris Dedrick.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Act of Dishonour?
Act of Dishonour holds official age classifications: CA: 18A.