Rent The Land of the Enlightened (2016)
3.7 of 5 from 54 ratings
1h 24min
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- Synopsis:
- In the wild Afghan mountains, a group of children dig up old Soviet mines to sell, recycle weapons and keep tight control on the caravans smuggling opium while American troops prepare to leave the war-torn country. In this seamless blend of fictional and documentary form, we experience a stunning cinematic journey into the beauty of war-tormented Afghanistan. Shot over seven years on evocative 16 mm footage, first-time director Pieter-Jan De Pue paints a whimsical yet haunting look at the condition of Afghanistan left for the next generation.
- Actors:
- Gholam Nasir, Khyrgyz Baj, Noor, Zulfu, Koko Ewas, Koko Mullalih, Marina Golbahari, Sergei Kovinchenko, Devin A. Cleeves
- Directors:
- Pieter-Jan De Pue
- Producers:
- Bart Van Langendonck
- Narrated By:
- Sohrab Nazari
- Writers:
- Pieter-Jan De Pue, David Dusa
- Studio:
- StudioCanal
- Genres:
- Documentary, Special Interest
- Awards:
2016 Sundance Film Festival World Cinema Cinematography Award Documentary
