This documentary on the effect the talent competition "Afghan Star" has on the incredibly diverse inhabitants of Afghanistan affords a glimpse into a country rarely seen. Contestants risk their lives to appear on the television show that is a raging success with the public and also monitored closely by the government.
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- Released
- Production
- Aria Productions, Roast Beef Productions, Roastbeef Productions, HBO Documentary Films
Keywords
- muslim
- competition
- afghanistan
- islam
- music competition
- contest
- woman director
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Top Cast
Habib Amiri as Himself
Setara Hussainzada as Herself
Rafi Naabzada as Himself
Lima Sahar as Herself (as Lema Sahar)
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Havana Marking · Director
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