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200887 minNRdocumentary

6.3/ 10(22 ratings)• TMDB

Music Industry Civil Rights

Afghan Star

200887 minNRdocumentary

6.3/ 10(22 ratings)• TMDB

Contestants risk their lives to participate in a talent competition that has become a cultural phenomenon in Afghanistan.

Music Industry Civil Rights

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Contestants risk their lives to participate in a talent competition that has become a cultural phenomenon in Afghanistan.

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Havana Markingdirector

Habib Amiricast

Setara Hussainzadacast

Rafi Naabzadacast

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In Kabul, contestants risk their lives to compete in Afghan Star, a talent show that has captivated audiences across Afghanistan. Directed by Havana Marking, the 2008 documentary follows several participants as they pursue fame through music. The competition faces scrutiny from the government, reflecting the ongoing tension between artistic expression and political control. Through their stories, the film presents a complex picture of a nation grappling with its identity and the challenges of modernity.

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