My Childhood, My Country: 20 Years in Afghanistan
Synopsis
This film creates a real-life epic of boyhood and manhood that follows the same individual over 20 years, living in one of the most dangerous countries in the world. When we first meet Mir, he is a mischievous boy of seven living in a cave in central Afghanistan alongside the Buddhas of Bamiyan, two statues that were recently destroyed. For two decades, the film follows the adventures of his life, until, as an adult with a family of his own, he decides to pursue his own career as a news cameraman in Kabul. More than just a personal journey, My Childhood, My Country is an powerful examination of what has – and has not – been achieved in Afghanistan over the past 20 years.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shoaib Sharifi, Phil Grabsky
- Original Title
- My Childhood, My Country: 20 Years in Afghanistan
- Country of Origin
- Afghanistan, United Kingdom
- Release Date
- 04/06/2021
- Spoken Languages
- French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Seventh Art Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shoaib Sharifi, Phil Grabsky
Clive Mattock
Phil Grabsky
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Shoaib Sharifi
Director
Phil Grabsky
Producer
Phil Grabsky
Director
Clive Mattock
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What is My Childhood, My Country: 20 Years in Afghanistan about?
This film creates a real-life epic of boyhood and manhood that follows the same individual over 20 years, living in one of the most dangerous countries in the world. When we first meet Mir, he is a mischievous boy of seven living in a cave in central Afghanistan alongside the Buddhas of Bamiyan, two statues that were recently destroyed. For two decades, the film follows the adventures of his life, until, as an adult with a family of his own, he decides to pursue his own career as a news cameraman in Kabul. More than just a personal journey, My Childhood, My Country is an powerful examination of what has – and has not – been achieved in Afghanistan over the past 20 years.
Who directed My Childhood, My Country: 20 Years in Afghanistan?
My Childhood, My Country: 20 Years in Afghanistan was directed by Shoaib Sharifi, Phil Grabsky.
Who stars in My Childhood, My Country: 20 Years in Afghanistan?
The principal cast of My Childhood, My Country: 20 Years in Afghanistan includes Mir Hussain.
When was My Childhood, My Country: 20 Years in Afghanistan released and how long is it?
My Childhood, My Country: 20 Years in Afghanistan was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.