The Forbidden Reel

Directed by Ariel Nasr

With Ahmed Zahed, Adbul Rasool Khalaqi, Hamsafar Azam, Khaled Aziz and Mohamad Yaqood

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.