
The Forbidden Reel(2020)
According to the official history of Afghanistan, ruthless destruction has always prevailed over art and creation; but there is another tale to be told, the forgotten account of a diverse and progressive country, seen through the lens of innovative filmmakers, a story that survives thanks to a few brave Afghans, a small but very passionate group that secretly fought to save a huge film archive that was constantly menaced by war and religious fanaticism.



Movie: The Forbidden Reel
Top 10 Billed Cast
Child Siddiq
Projectionist
Soviet Spy #1
Soviet Spy #2
Afghan Films President
Taliban #1
Taliban #2
Taliban #3
Taliban #4
Siddiq's Mother
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