The Orphanage
پرورشگاه
Synopsis
A historic drama with musical Bollywood scenes. Kabul in the early 90s. Soviet values rule the country. Women can wear miniskirts, children can go to school and people can go to the cinema, concerts as well as universities. Life in Afghanistan is similar to life in the Western world. 14 years old Qodrat sells cinema tickets on the black market in the streets of Kabul. After selling a ticket to a secret police officer by mistake, he ends up at the Soviet orphanage, where he fakes his identity at the registration, in hope of getting more power. Everyday life for Qodrat is about friendships, falling in love, doing naughty things and going on adventures – just like it is for children in other parts of the world. However, behind the safe walls of the orphanage the world they once knew is drastically changing as the Mujahideens start the civil war.
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The Orphanage (2019) Trailer // FilmBath
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Munich International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shahrbanoo Sadat
- Screenplay & Story
- Shahrbanoo Sadat
- Original Title
- پرورشگاه
- Country of Origin
- Afghanistan, Denmark, France, Germany, Luxembourg
- Spoken Languages
- Pushto, Persian, Russian, Urdu
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Adomeit Film, Adomeit Film UG
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shahrbanoo Sadat
Shahrbanoo Sadat
Virginie Surdej
Alexandra Strauss
Katja Adomeit
Department Leadership Roster
Shahrbanoo Sadat
Director
Katja Adomeit
Producer
Alexandra Strauss
Editor
Virginie Surdej
Director of Photography
Shahrbanoo Sadat
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Orphanage
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What is The Orphanage about?
A historic drama with musical Bollywood scenes. Kabul in the early 90s. Soviet values rule the country. Women can wear miniskirts, children can go to school and people can go to the cinema, concerts as well as universities. Life in Afghanistan is similar to life in the Western world. 14 years old Qodrat sells cinema tickets on the black market in the streets of Kabul. After selling a ticket to a secret police officer by mistake, he ends up at the Soviet orphanage, where he fakes his identity at the registration, in hope of getting more power. Everyday life for Qodrat is about friendships, falling in love, doing naughty things and going on adventures – just like it is for children in other parts of the world. However, behind the safe walls of the orphanage the world they once knew is drastically changing as the Mujahideens start the civil war.
Who directed The Orphanage?
The Orphanage was directed by Shahrbanoo Sadat.
Who stars in The Orphanage?
The principal cast of The Orphanage includes Hasibullah Rasooli, Masihullah Feraji, Qodratollah Qadiri, Sediqa Rasuli, Anwar Hashimi.
When was The Orphanage released and how long is it?
The Orphanage was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Orphanage?
The Orphanage holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).