Kabullywood (2017)

Kabullywood (2017) poster

Afghanistan, 2016. Sikandar and Shab are final-year art students at Kabul University, both with a thirst for life. Amidst the ruins of war-torn Kabul, the couple and their friends spot an abandoned cinema, which miraculously survived 30 years of war. As an act of resistance against the looming return of fundamentalism, a bold dream is enacted and renovation work on the cinema begins. Serious problems soon arise: the withdrawal of powerful family support, the targeting of Shab by her extremist brother, an auto accident and a calamitous fire. Undaunted, Sikandar continues to pursue the dream.

Director: Louis Meunier
Genre: War, Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 84 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Antoine Marteau
Editing: Thierry Bréant
Production: Taimani Films
Country: France, Afghanistan
Language: فارسی
Original Language: fa

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More Films by Director: Louis Meunier
More Films in Genre: War, Comedy, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kabullywood about?
Afghanistan, 2016. Sikandar and Shab are final-year art students at Kabul University, both with a thirst for life. Amidst the ruins of war-torn Kabul, the couple and their friends spot an abandoned cinema, which miraculously survived 30 years of war. As an act of resistance against the looming return of fundamentalism, a bold dream is enacted and renovation work on the cinema begins. Serious problems soon arise: the withdrawal of powerful family support, the targeting of Shab by her extremist brother, an auto accident and a calamitous fire. Undaunted, Sikandar continues to pursue the dream.
Who directed Kabullywood?
Kabullywood was directed by Louis Meunier.
Who stars in Kabullywood?
Kabullywood stars Mohd Qais Shaghasy, Farid Joya, Roya Heydari, Omid Rawendah, Ghulam Reza Rajabi.
How long is Kabullywood?
Kabullywood has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
What genre is Kabullywood?
Kabullywood is a War, Comedy, Drama film.
Where was Kabullywood produced?
Kabullywood was produced in France, Afghanistan.