Snow Monkey
“One of Australia's greatest photojournalists takes you on a riveting first-hand journey through an Afghanistan you'll never see on the news.”
Synopsis
For almost 50 years, activist artist George Gittoes has stood on the frontlines of the world's most brutal conflicts and borne witness to the best and the worst of humanity. Now living in Afghanistan's remote, Taliban-infested Jalalabad province, Gittoes turns his attention to the lives of the children and outcasts of this war-torn land. In Snow Monkey, Gittoes paints a portrait of a Jalalabad seething with humanity, adversity and hope – focusing on three gangs of children: the Ghostbusters, persecuted Kochi boys who hawk exorcisms of bad luck and demons; the Snow Monkeys, who sell ice cream to support their families; and the Gangsters, a razor gang led by a nine-year-old antihero called Steel, terrifying to the core but still capable of experiencing aspects of the childhood seemingly taken from him. With a deeply humane vision that won him the Sydney Peace Prize, Gittoes shows us the unseen nature of Afghanistan's politics, culture and society, up close and startlingly personal.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Gittoes
- Original Title
- Snow Monkey
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Release Date
- 03/08/2015
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 49m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Gittoes
Department Leadership Roster
George Gittoes
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Snow Monkey.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Snow Monkey
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What is Snow Monkey about?
For almost 50 years, activist artist George Gittoes has stood on the frontlines of the world's most brutal conflicts and borne witness to the best and the worst of humanity. Now living in Afghanistan's remote, Taliban-infested Jalalabad province, Gittoes turns his attention to the lives of the children and outcasts of this war-torn land. In Snow Monkey, Gittoes paints a portrait of a Jalalabad seething with humanity, adversity and hope – focusing on three gangs of children: the Ghostbusters, persecuted Kochi boys who hawk exorcisms of bad luck and demons; the Snow Monkeys, who sell ice cream to support their families; and the Gangsters, a razor gang led by a nine-year-old antihero called Steel, terrifying to the core but still capable of experiencing aspects of the childhood seemingly taken from him. With a deeply humane vision that won him the Sydney Peace Prize, Gittoes shows us the unseen nature of Afghanistan's politics, culture and society, up close and startlingly personal.
Who directed Snow Monkey?
Snow Monkey was directed by George Gittoes.
Who stars in Snow Monkey?
The principal cast of Snow Monkey includes Not specified.
When was Snow Monkey released and how long is it?
Snow Monkey was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 49m.