Two Afghan bodybuilding champions train for the 2004 Mr. Asia competition in Bahrain while facing challenges in their sport and personal lives.
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Two Afghan bodybuilding champions train for the 2004 Mr. Asia competition in Bahrain while facing challenges in their sport and personal lives.
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Hamidullah Shirzai and Noorulhoda Shirzad train in Kabul as members of Afghanistan's national bodybuilding team. They prepare for the 2004 Mr. Asia competition in Bahrain, facing obstacles such as limited financial support and a lack of access to supplements. The film captures their dedication to the sport amid ongoing military conflict and personal pressures, including family expectations. As they arrive in Bahrain, the Afghan competitors struggle to stand out against more flamboyant rivals from other countries.
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Why Watch
- Meet Afghan bodybuilding champions Hamidullah and Noorulhoda.
- Find out about the 2004 Mr. Asia competition in Bahrain.
- See the impact of postwar culture on Afghan youth.
Did You Know
- The film follows two champions, Hamidullah Shirzai and Noorulhoda Shirzad.
- The Afghan national team trained for the 2004 Mr. Asia competition in Bahrain.
- Andreas Møl Dalsgaard spent three years filming bodybuilders in Afghanistan.
- The film won the 2007 AFI Fest Grand Jury Prize for Documentary.
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Who directed the documentary Afghan Muscles?
Afghan Muscles was directed by Andreas Møl Dalsgaard.
What competition were the Afghan bodybuilders training for?
The Afghan bodybuilders were training for the 2004 Mr. Asia competition in Bahrain.
What award did Afghan Muscles win at the 2007 AFI Fest?
Afghan Muscles shared the 2007 AFI Fest Grand Jury Prize for Documentary with Operation Filmmaker.
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