Laughing in Afghanistan (2023)

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Karim Asir, the Afghan Charlie Chaplin, in the midst of bombs and disasters, gives performances using laughter as his only weapon. When the Taliban takeover, Karim is threatened with death. After a series of adversities, he manages to arrive in Greece. We follow his life adventure, and through his story, we explore the issue of laughter – in Afghanistan and beyond.

Director: Anneta Papathanasiou
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Editing: Hronis Theoharis
Production: TopCut-Modiano
Country: Greece
Original Language: el

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Laughing in Afghanistan about?
Karim Asir, the Afghan Charlie Chaplin, in the midst of bombs and disasters, gives performances using laughter as his only weapon. When the Taliban takeover, Karim is threatened with death. After a series of adversities, he manages to arrive in Greece. We follow his life adventure, and through his story, we explore the issue of laughter – in Afghanistan and beyond.
Who directed Laughing in Afghanistan?
Laughing in Afghanistan was directed by Anneta Papathanasiou.
How long is Laughing in Afghanistan?
Laughing in Afghanistan has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Laughing in Afghanistan?
Laughing in Afghanistan is a Documentary film.
Where was Laughing in Afghanistan produced?
Laughing in Afghanistan was produced in Greece.