A nine-year-old boy writes a letter to friends abroad, detailing life in Kabul during the Afghan revolution and counter-revolution.
Synopsis
A nine-year-old boy writes a letter to friends abroad, detailing life in Kabul during the Afghan revolution and counter-revolution.
Synopsis
Nine-year-old Mahmud sits in his home in Kabul, writing a letter to his friends in distant countries. He describes the turmoil of life during the Afghan revolution and counter-revolution in the late 1980s. Through his eyes, the film captures the daily struggles and changes faced by families in Kabul as they navigate a city marked by conflict. Mahmud's words provide a personal account of a child's perspective amid the upheaval that defined this period in Afghanistan's history.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Mahmud, a child sharing his experiences in Kabul.
- See the effects of the Afghan revolution on daily life.
- Find out how children perceive war and conflict.
Did You Know
- Mahmud is only nine years old when he writes his letter.
- The film is set during the Afghan revolution and counter-revolution in 1987.
- The documentary has a duration of 42 minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What age is Mahmud in the documentary?
Mahmud is nine years old.
What city does Mahmud write about in his letter?
Mahmud writes about life in Kabul.
In what year was 'A Letter from Kabul' released?
The documentary was released in 1987.
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