What We Left Unfinished
Synopsis
About five never completed films made between 1978 and 1992 before the backdrop of the various communist regimes that came to power in Afghanistan. Scenes from these films, some of which later reused in other works, are edited together with current footage of their locations and commentaries by the filmmakers and actors involved in the productions, allowing us to dive into action films and romantic dramas that revolve around local histories and conflicts.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlinale (Archival Constellations)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mariam Ghani
- Original Score
- Qasim Naqvi
- Original Title
- What We Left Unfinished
- Country of Origin
- Afghanistan, Qatar, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Indexical Films, Ajna Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mariam Ghani
Qasim Naqvi
Ian Olds
Mariam Ghani, Alysa Nahmias
Department Leadership Roster
Mariam Ghani
Producer
Mariam Ghani
Director
Ian Olds
Editor
Alysa Nahmias
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is What We Left Unfinished about?
About five never completed films made between 1978 and 1992 before the backdrop of the various communist regimes that came to power in Afghanistan. Scenes from these films, some of which later reused in other works, are edited together with current footage of their locations and commentaries by the filmmakers and actors involved in the productions, allowing us to dive into action films and romantic dramas that revolve around local histories and conflicts.
Who directed What We Left Unfinished?
What We Left Unfinished was directed by Mariam Ghani.
Who stars in What We Left Unfinished?
The principal cast of What We Left Unfinished includes Latif Ahmadi, Said Miran Farhad, Hosain Fakhri, Juwansher Haidary, Wali Latifi.
When was What We Left Unfinished released and how long is it?
What We Left Unfinished was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for What We Left Unfinished?
The original motion picture soundtrack for What We Left Unfinished was composed by Qasim Naqvi.