Jirga (2018)
Made under extraordinary, and extremely dangerous, conditions, Jirga tells the emotional story of a former Australian soldier who travels to Afghanistan to seek forgiveness.
Director: Benjamin Gilmour
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: June 8, 2018
Cast
- Sam Smith - Mike Wheeler
- Mohammad Mosam - Dress Shop Owner
- Kefayat Lag Humani - Antiques Dealer
- Naqibullah Khan Shinwari - Hotel Receptionist
- Sharif Ullah - Bell Boy
- Muhammad Shah Majroh - Colonel Rafiq
- Sher Alam Miskeen Ustad - Taxi Driver
- Samad Khan - Roadblock Taliban
- Amir Shah Talash - Amir Tailbani
- Janaat Gul Mastana - Militant #1
Screenplay
Music: AJ True
Editing: Nikki Stevens
Production: Screen Australia, Felix Media
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Stories of Hope and Redemption, Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
redemption, afghanistan, afghanistan war (2001-2021)
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jirga about?
- Made under extraordinary, and extremely dangerous, conditions, Jirga tells the emotional story of a former Australian soldier who travels to Afghanistan to seek forgiveness.
- Who directed Jirga?
- Jirga was directed by Benjamin Gilmour.
- Who stars in Jirga?
- Jirga stars Sam Smith, Mohammad Mosam, Kefayat Lag Humani, Naqibullah Khan Shinwari, Sharif Ullah, Muhammad Shah Majroh.
- How long is Jirga?
- Jirga has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Jirga?
- Jirga is a Drama, War film.
- Where was Jirga produced?
- Jirga was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of Jirga?
- The themes of Jirga include: Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Stories of Hope and Redemption, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.