Jirga
Synopsis
Made under extraordinary, and extremely dangerous, conditions, Jirga tells the emotional story of a former Australian soldier who travels to Afghanistan to seek forgiveness.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Jirga - Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-03
Top Cast
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Sam Smith
Mike Wheeler
Mohammad Mosam
Dress Shop Owner
Kefayat Lag Humani
Antiques Dealer
Naqibullah Khan Shinwari
Hotel Receptionist
Sharif Ullah
Bell Boy
Muhammad Shah Majroh
Colonel Rafiq
Sher Alam Miskeen Ustad
Taxi Driver
Samad Khan
Roadblock Taliban
Amir Shah Talash
Amir Tailbani
Janaat Gul Mastana
Militant #1
Sadar Khan
Militant #2
Waseem Arman
Young Militant
Basheer Safi
Sher Khan
Mukhtar Serat
Hostage #1
Waris Khan
Hostage #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benjamin Gilmour
- Screenplay & Story
- Benjamin Gilmour
- Original Score
- AJ True
- Original Title
- Jirga
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Screen Australia, Felix Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benjamin Gilmour
Benjamin Gilmour
AJ True
Nikki Stevens
Department Leadership Roster
Benjamin Gilmour
Director
Nikki Stevens
Editor
Benjamin Gilmour
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jirga
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What is Jirga about?
Made under extraordinary, and extremely dangerous, conditions, Jirga tells the emotional story of a former Australian soldier who travels to Afghanistan to seek forgiveness.
Who directed Jirga?
Jirga was directed by Benjamin Gilmour.
Who stars in Jirga?
The principal cast of Jirga includes Sam Smith, Mohammad Mosam, Kefayat Lag Humani, Naqibullah Khan Shinwari, Sharif Ullah.
When was Jirga released and how long is it?
Jirga was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Jirga?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jirga was composed by AJ True.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jirga?
Jirga holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A.