Rent Afghan Star (2009)
3.6 of 5 from 61 ratings
1h 27min
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- Synopsis:
- After 30 years of war and Taliban rule, Pop Idol has come to Afghanistan. Millions are watching the TV series 'Afghan Star' and voting for their favourite singers by mobile phone. For many this is their first encounter with democracy. This timely film follows the dramatic stories of four contestants as they risk all to become the nation's favourite singer. But will they attain the freedom they hope for in this vulnerable and traditional nation?
- Actors:
- Habib Amiri, Setara Hussainzada, Rafi Naabzada, Lima Sahar, Hameed Sakhizada, Massoud Sanjer, Daoud Sediqi, Tahir Shaqi, Fazl Hadi Shinwari
- Directors:
- Havana Marking
- Others:
- Havana Marking
- Studio:
- Dogwoof
- Genres:
- Documentary
- Collections:
- A Brief History of Films About Television: Part 1, A Brief History of Films About Television: Part 2, A Brief History of Film...
- Awards:
2009 Sundance Film Festival World Cinema Audience Award Documentary
2009 Sundance Film Festival World Cinema Directing Award Documentary
