The Forbidden Reel
Synopsis
According to the official history of Afghanistan, ruthless destruction has always prevailed over art and creation; but there is another tale to be told, the forgotten account of a diverse and progressive country, seen through the lens of innovative filmmakers, a story that survives thanks to a few brave Afghans, a small but very passionate group that secretly fought to save a huge film archive that was constantly menaced by war and religious fanaticism.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Forbidden Reel - Trailer (English Subtitles)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-04
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Ahmed Zahed
Child Siddiq
Adbul Rasool Khalaqi
Projectionist
Hamsafar Azam
Soviet Spy #1
Khaled Aziz
Soviet Spy #2
Mohamad Yaqood
Afghan Films President
Farooq Ghulam Baraki
Taliban #1
Jamil Dakohai
Taliban #2
Safiulla Sadiqi
Taliban #3
Zakarya Amin
Taliban #4
Koko Gul
Siddiq's Mother
Ibrahim Arify
Self - Filmmaker
Isaaq Nezami
Self - Former Taliban Official
Latif Ahmadi
Self - Filmmaker
Mariam Ghani
Self - Artist
Siddiq Barmak
Self - Filmmaker
Yasmin Yarmal
Self - Actress
Yusuf Jannesar
Self - Filmmaker
Mohammed Zahir Shah of Afghanistan
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinéfest Sudbury
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ariel Nasr
- Screenplay & Story
- Ariel Nasr
- Original Score
- Olivier Alary
- Original Title
- The Forbidden Reel
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Qatar
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Persian, Pushto
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Loaded Pictures, ONF | NFB, TVO, Al Jazeera English
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ariel Nasr
Ariel Nasr
Olivier Alary
Duraid Munajim
Annie Jean
Sergeo Kirby, Kat Baulu, Annette Clarke, Jane Jankovic, Linda Fong
Department Leadership Roster
Ariel Nasr
Director
Ariel Nasr
Writer
Duraid Munajim
Director of Photography
Annie Jean
Editor
Sergeo Kirby
Producer
Kat Baulu
Producer
Olivier Alary
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Forbidden Reel
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What is The Forbidden Reel about?
According to the official history of Afghanistan, ruthless destruction has always prevailed over art and creation; but there is another tale to be told, the forgotten account of a diverse and progressive country, seen through the lens of innovative filmmakers, a story that survives thanks to a few brave Afghans, a small but very passionate group that secretly fought to save a huge film archive that was constantly menaced by war and religious fanaticism.
Who directed The Forbidden Reel?
The Forbidden Reel was directed by Ariel Nasr.
Who stars in The Forbidden Reel?
The principal cast of The Forbidden Reel includes Ahmed Zahed, Adbul Rasool Khalaqi, Hamsafar Azam, Khaled Aziz, Mohamad Yaqood.
When was The Forbidden Reel released and how long is it?
The Forbidden Reel was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for The Forbidden Reel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Forbidden Reel was composed by Olivier Alary.