Kandahar
Safar e Ghandehar
Synopsis
After an Afghanistan-born woman who lives in Canada receives a letter from her suicidal sister, she takes a perilous journey through Afghanistan to try to find her.
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Kandahar (2001)
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mohsen Makhmalbaf
- Screenplay & Story
- Mohsen Makhmalbaf
- Original Score
- Mohammad Reza Darvishi
- Original Title
- Safar e Ghandehar
- Country of Origin
- Iran, France
- Spoken Languages
- Pushto, Persian, Polish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Makhmalbaf Film House Productions, Bac Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Mohammad Reza Darvishi
Hossein Amiri, Hashem Gerami, Ebrahim Ghafori
Mastane Mohajer
Abbas Sagharisaz, Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Department Leadership Roster
Hossein Amiri
Director of Photography
Hashem Gerami
Director of Photography
Mastane Mohajer
Editor
Abbas Sagharisaz
Producer
Ebrahim Ghafori
Director of Photography
Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Director
Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kandahar
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What is Kandahar about?
After an Afghanistan-born woman who lives in Canada receives a letter from her suicidal sister, she takes a perilous journey through Afghanistan to try to find her.
Who directed Kandahar?
Kandahar was directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf.
Who stars in Kandahar?
The principal cast of Kandahar includes Nelofer Pazira, Ike Ogut, Hassan Tantai, Sadou Teymouri, Hoyatala Hakimi.
When was Kandahar released and how long is it?
Kandahar was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Kandahar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kandahar was composed by Mohammad Reza Darvishi.