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An Afghan Love Story

Directed by Barmak Akram
Film Movement
2013
86 Minutes
Afghanistan, France
Persian
Drama, Romance
Gender Studies, Human Rights, Middle Eastern Studies, Women's Studies, Race and Racism
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It’s snowing in Kabul, and gregarious waiter Mustafa charms a pretty student named Wajma. The pair begins a clandestine relationship - they’re playful and passionate but ever mindful of the societal rules they are breaking. After Wajma discovers she is pregnant, her certainty that Mustafa will marry her falters, and word of their dalliance gets out. Her father must decide between his culturally held right to uphold family honor and his devotion to his daughter.

Cast

  • Wajma Bahar
  • Mustafa Abdulsatar
  • Haji Gul Aser
  • Brehna Bahar
DVD Features

Discs: 1

  • Highest Rating
    "Engrossing! A satisfying drama...heartfelt in a naturalistic manner."
    Alissa Simon, Variety
  • Highest Rating
    "[A] contemporary morality tale in a lean, efficient style."
    Justin Lowe, The Hollywood Reporter
  • Highest Rating
    "An uncompromising look at the modern Afghan state and its treatment of women."
    Robert Bell, Exlaim.ca

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Awards & Recognition

Winner
Screenwriting Award
Sundance Film Festival
Official Selection
Cannes Film Festival
Official Selection
Montreal World Film Festival
Official Selection
Discovery Zone Film Festival
Official Selection
Little Rock Film Festival
Official Selection
Vermont Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
San Juan Int'l Film Festival
Submitted by Country
Best Foreign Film
Academy Awards®

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