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201691 min0documentary

5.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

A Flickering Truth

201691 min0documentary

5.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Thousands of hours of cinematic material are at risk as custodians in Afghanistan work to protect the nation's film history from the Taliban regime.

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Pietra Brettkelly

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Thousands of hours of cinematic material are at risk as custodians in Afghanistan work to protect the nation's film history from the Taliban regime.

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Pietra Brettkelly

Pietra Brettkellydirector

Pietra Brettkelly

Pietra Brettkellywriter

Ibrehim Arifcast

Mahmoud Ghafouricast

Isaaq Yousifcast

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In Afghanistan, dedicated custodians risk their lives to protect the nation's film history from the Taliban regime. "A Flickering Truth" follows these individuals as they work to conceal and preserve thousands of hours of cinematic material. Set against a backdrop of war and oppression, the documentary captures their efforts to safeguard Afghanistan's cultural heritage. Directed by Pietra Brettkelly, the film emphasizes the role of cinema in storytelling and historical documentation.

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