Breaking the Silence: Music in Afghanistan (2008)
All since the Soviet invasion in 1979 musicians have lived under restrictions in Afghanistan, before Mujahedin and Taliban tightened the reins even more. This documentary explores the position of music through more than twenty years of the country’s history. We meet musicians in Afghanistan and in exile, in addition to both believers who reject music and those having it as a central part of their religion.
Director: Simon Broughton
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: October 11, 2008
Cast
- Aziz Ghaznawi - Himself - Head of Music Radio & TV Afghanistan
- Mashinai - Himself - Musician
- Khaled Arman - Himself - Ensemble Kabul
- Shiraz Siddiqi - Himself - Kabul Resident
- Naqib Ahmad - Himself - Former Mujahidden
- Naghma - Herself - Singer
- Walayad Khan - Himself - Rubab Maker
- Amir Jan - Himself - Musician
- Aziza Feroz Afghan - Herself - Singer
- Mike Wooldridge - Narrator (voice)
Editing: David Charap
Production: Songlines Film
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Breaking the Silence: Music in Afghanistan about?
- All since the Soviet invasion in 1979 musicians have lived under restrictions in Afghanistan, before Mujahedin and Taliban tightened the reins even more. This documentary explores the position of music through more than twenty years of the country’s history. We meet musicians in Afghanistan and in exile, in addition to both believers who reject music and those having it as a central part of their religion.
- Who directed Breaking the Silence: Music in Afghanistan?
- Breaking the Silence: Music in Afghanistan was directed by Simon Broughton.
- Who stars in Breaking the Silence: Music in Afghanistan?
- Breaking the Silence: Music in Afghanistan stars Aziz Ghaznawi, Mashinai, Khaled Arman, Shiraz Siddiqi, Naqib Ahmad, Naghma.
- How long is Breaking the Silence: Music in Afghanistan?
- Breaking the Silence: Music in Afghanistan has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Breaking the Silence: Music in Afghanistan?
- Breaking the Silence: Music in Afghanistan is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was Breaking the Silence: Music in Afghanistan produced?
- Breaking the Silence: Music in Afghanistan was produced in United Kingdom.