Amir: An Afghan Refugee Musician's Life in Peshawar, Pakistan
“In highly charged and tragic circumstances, music can be used in very direct ways.”
Synopsis
Amir, shot during the height of the Afghan civil war in the 1980s, investigates and portrays the life of Afghan refugees living in and around the city of Peshawar in northern Pakistan through the experiences of the musician Amir. The aspirations of Afghan refugees are expressed through their political songs dealing with the civil war in Afghanistan, with exile, with Afghan nationalism and with the Islamic revolution. In highly charged and tragic circumstances, music can be used in very direct ways, both to promote solidarity and as an agent of catharsis.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Amir: An Afghan Refugee Musician's Life in Peshawar, Pakistan - PREVIEW
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-10
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Baily
- Original Title
- Amir: An Afghan Refugee Musician's Life in Peshawar, Pakistan
- Country of Origin
- Pakistan
- Release Date
- 01/01/1985
- Spoken Languages
- Pushto
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- NFTS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Baily
Department Leadership Roster
John Baily
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Amir: An Afghan Refugee Musician's Life in Peshawar, Pakistan.
Similar Titles to Amir: An Afghan Refugee Musician's Life in Peshawar, Pakistan
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
More Like Amir: An Afghan Refugee Musician's Life in Peshawar, Pakistan
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Amir: An Afghan Refugee Musician's Life in Peshawar, Pakistan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Amir: An Afghan Refugee Musician's Life in Peshawar, Pakistan about?
Amir, shot during the height of the Afghan civil war in the 1980s, investigates and portrays the life of Afghan refugees living in and around the city of Peshawar in northern Pakistan through the experiences of the musician Amir. The aspirations of Afghan refugees are expressed through their political songs dealing with the civil war in Afghanistan, with exile, with Afghan nationalism and with the Islamic revolution. In highly charged and tragic circumstances, music can be used in very direct ways, both to promote solidarity and as an agent of catharsis.
Who directed Amir: An Afghan Refugee Musician's Life in Peshawar, Pakistan?
Amir: An Afghan Refugee Musician's Life in Peshawar, Pakistan was directed by John Baily.
Who stars in Amir: An Afghan Refugee Musician's Life in Peshawar, Pakistan?
The principal cast of Amir: An Afghan Refugee Musician's Life in Peshawar, Pakistan includes Amir Muhammad, Shah Wali Khan, Satar Khan, A. W. Sultani.
When was Amir: An Afghan Refugee Musician's Life in Peshawar, Pakistan released and how long is it?
Amir: An Afghan Refugee Musician's Life in Peshawar, Pakistan was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 52m.