Director
Marking, Havana
Year
2009
Spoken
English
Pashto
Dari
Subtitle
English
Country
Afghanistan
UK
Length
88
Format
DVD
Off
Description
After 30 years of war and Taliban rule, pop Idol has come to Afghanistan. Millions are watching the TV series ‘Afghan Star’ and voting for their favorite singers by mobile phone. For many this is their first encounter with democracy. This timely film follows the dramatic stories of four contestants as they risk all to become the nation's favorite singer. But will they attain the freedom they hope for in this vulnerable and traditional nation?
Genre: Documentary