Sons of Haji Omar
Synopsis
Haji Omar and his three sons belong to the Lakankhel, a Pashtoon tribal group in northeastern Afghanistan. The film focuses on his family: Haji Omar, the patriarch; Anwar, the eldest, his father's favorite, a pastoralist and expert horseman; Jannat Gul, cultivator and ambitious rebel; and Ismail, the youngest, attending school with a view to a job as a government official.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Newman
- Screenplay & Story
- David Newman, Asen Balikci
- Original Title
- Sons of Haji Omar
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Newman
David Newman, Asen Balikci
Eugene Boyko
Hannele Halm
Dennis Sawyer, Michael McKennirey, Douglas Macdonald, Don Hopkins
Department Leadership Roster
Eugene Boyko
Director of Photography
Dennis Sawyer
Producer
David Newman
Writer
Michael McKennirey
Producer
Douglas Macdonald
Producer
Asen Balikci
Writer
Hannele Halm
Editor
Don Hopkins
Producer
David Newman
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sons of Haji Omar.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sons of Haji Omar
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What is Sons of Haji Omar about?
Haji Omar and his three sons belong to the Lakankhel, a Pashtoon tribal group in northeastern Afghanistan. The film focuses on his family: Haji Omar, the patriarch; Anwar, the eldest, his father's favorite, a pastoralist and expert horseman; Jannat Gul, cultivator and ambitious rebel; and Ismail, the youngest, attending school with a view to a job as a government official.
Who directed Sons of Haji Omar?
Sons of Haji Omar was directed by David Newman.
Who stars in Sons of Haji Omar?
The principal cast of Sons of Haji Omar includes Not specified.
When was Sons of Haji Omar released and how long is it?
Sons of Haji Omar was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 58m.