Deep Dive: The Forbidden Reel (2020)
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The Forbidden Reel is a Canadian documentary directed by Ariel Nasr that examines the history of cinema in Afghanistan through the lens of the Afghan Film Organization. The film provides a narrative on how film has been a part of Afghan culture and identity, despite the challenges faced over the years.
Premiering at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam in 2019 and later at the 2020 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, the film received recognition by winning the Rogers Audience Award. It also garnered two Prix Iris nominations at the 23rd Quebec Cinema Awards in 2021 for Best Documentary and Best Editing.
Why Watch
- •See the history of Afghan cinema through the Afghan Film Organization.
- •Meet key figures like Zakarya Amin and Farooq Ghulam Baraki.
- •Find out about the impact of film on Afghan culture.
Did You Know
•The film premiered in 2019 at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam.
•It won the Rogers Audience Award at the 2020 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.
•The film received two Prix Iris nominations in 2021 for Best Documentary and Best Editing.
Perfect For
Afghan cinema enthusiastsDocumentary film fansCultural history buffs