United States of Afghanistan
Synopsis
A "dogumentary", made according to Lars von Trier's Dogme rules for documentaries. Completely unprepared Pål Hollender and his friend-with-a-death-wish, Swedish pop star Olle Ljungström, went to Afghanistan, wrecklessly diving into the tension building up in September 2002, the anniversary of 9/11 approaching. The result is a series of visually strong and intimate scenes from Afghanistan. The disturbing ignorance of the two friends from Sweden is as relevant as the meeting with the Afghan people and their culture.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pål Hollender
- Original Title
- United States of Afghanistan
- Spoken Languages
- English, Swedish
- Runtime
- 58m
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What is United States of Afghanistan about?
A "dogumentary", made according to Lars von Trier's Dogme rules for documentaries. Completely unprepared Pål Hollender and his friend-with-a-death-wish, Swedish pop star Olle Ljungström, went to Afghanistan, wrecklessly diving into the tension building up in September 2002, the anniversary of 9/11 approaching. The result is a series of visually strong and intimate scenes from Afghanistan. The disturbing ignorance of the two friends from Sweden is as relevant as the meeting with the Afghan people and their culture.
Who directed United States of Afghanistan?
United States of Afghanistan was directed by Pål Hollender.
Who stars in United States of Afghanistan?
The principal cast of United States of Afghanistan includes Pål Hollender, Olle Ljungström.
When was United States of Afghanistan released and how long is it?
United States of Afghanistan was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 58m.