Sons of Haji Omar (1978)
Haji Omar and his three sons belong to the Lakankhel, a Pashtoon tribal group in northeastern Afghanistan. The film focuses on his family: Haji Omar, the patriarch; Anwar, the eldest, his father's favorite, a pastoralist and expert horseman; Jannat Gul, cultivator and ambitious rebel; and Ismail, the youngest, attending school with a view to a job as a government official.
Director: David Newman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: February 14, 1978
Screenplay
Cinematography: Eugene Boyko
Editing: Hannele Halm
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
afghanistan, anthropology
More Films by Director: David Newman
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sons of Haji Omar about?
- Haji Omar and his three sons belong to the Lakankhel, a Pashtoon tribal group in northeastern Afghanistan. The film focuses on his family: Haji Omar, the patriarch; Anwar, the eldest, his father's favorite, a pastoralist and expert horseman; Jannat Gul, cultivator and ambitious rebel; and Ismail, the youngest, attending school with a view to a job as a government official.
- Who directed Sons of Haji Omar?
- Sons of Haji Omar was directed by David Newman.
- How long is Sons of Haji Omar?
- Sons of Haji Omar has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Sons of Haji Omar?
- Sons of Haji Omar is a Documentary film.
- Where was Sons of Haji Omar produced?
- Sons of Haji Omar was produced in Canada.