The Land of the Enlightened
“How children master their lives in war-torn Afghanistan by engaging in ingenious commerce.”
Synopsis
A group of Kuchi children are living in a minefield around Bagram airfield, Afghanistan. They dig out anti-personal mines in order to sell the explosives to child workers mining in a Lappis Lazulli mine. The trajectory of the blue precious stones goes towards Tajikistan and China, through an area controlled by child soldiers. When they are not waging their own mini-wars in the daily madness of life in Afghanistan, the children are fleeing away in their personal fantasies and dreams, while the American soldiers are planning their retreat...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pieter-Jan De Pue
- Screenplay & Story
- Pieter-Jan De Pue
- Original Score
- Denis Clohessy
- Original Title
- The Land of the Enlightened
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Afghanistan, Netherlands, Ireland, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, Persian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Sciapode, Savage Film, Fastnet Films, Beetz Brothers Film Production, Submarine, ZDF/Arte, Canvas, Interkerkelijke Omroep Nederland (IKON), Eyeworks, Prime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pieter-Jan De Pue
Pieter-Jan De Pue
Denis Clohessy
Pieter-Jan De Pue
David Dusa, Stijn Deconinck
Bart Van Langendonck, Christian Beetz
Department Leadership Roster
Bart Van Langendonck
Producer
David Dusa
Editor
Stijn Deconinck
Editor
Pieter-Jan De Pue
Director of Photography
Pieter-Jan De Pue
Director
Pieter-Jan De Pue
Writer
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What is The Land of the Enlightened about?
A group of Kuchi children are living in a minefield around Bagram airfield, Afghanistan. They dig out anti-personal mines in order to sell the explosives to child workers mining in a Lappis Lazulli mine. The trajectory of the blue precious stones goes towards Tajikistan and China, through an area controlled by child soldiers. When they are not waging their own mini-wars in the daily madness of life in Afghanistan, the children are fleeing away in their personal fantasies and dreams, while the American soldiers are planning their retreat...
Who directed The Land of the Enlightened?
The Land of the Enlightened was directed by Pieter-Jan De Pue.
Who stars in The Land of the Enlightened?
The principal cast of The Land of the Enlightened includes Gholam Nasir, Khyrgyz Baj, Zulfu, Noor.
When was The Land of the Enlightened released and how long is it?
The Land of the Enlightened was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Land of the Enlightened?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Land of the Enlightened was composed by Denis Clohessy.