A young man newly married to Benazir struggles to balance his dreams of joining the Afghan National Army with the responsibilities of family life in a Kabul camp.
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A young man newly married to Benazir struggles to balance his dreams of joining the Afghan National Army with the responsibilities of family life in a Kabul camp.
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Shaista lives in a camp for displaced people in Kabul with his new wife, Benazir. He dreams of becoming the first from his tribe to join the Afghan National Army. As he faces the responsibilities of starting a family, he struggles to balance his ambitions with his love for Benazir. Their life unfolds against the backdrop of a war-torn Afghanistan, where choices have significant consequences. The documentary is directed by Elizabeth Mirzaei and Gulistan Mirzaei.
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Why Watch
- Meet Shaista, a young man balancing dreams and family.
- See the impact of displacement in Kabul's camps.
- Follow Shaista's journey to join the Afghan National Army.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival in June 2021.
- It won the Jury Award for Best Short at the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival.
- Three Songs for Benazir was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject).
- Netflix acquired distribution rights for the film, releasing it on January 24, 2022.
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Who directed Three Songs for Benazir?
Three Songs for Benazir was directed by Elizabeth Mirzaei and Gulistan Mirzaei.
What awards did Three Songs for Benazir win?
The film won several awards including Outstanding Nonfiction Short at the Cinema Eye Honors and Best Documentary Short at the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival.
When was Three Songs for Benazir released on Netflix?
Three Songs for Benazir was released on Netflix on January 24, 2022.
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