Three Songs for Benazir (2021)
The story of Shaista, a young man who—newly married to Benazir and living in a camp for displaced persons in Kabul—struggles to balance his dreams of being the first from his tribe to join the Afghan National Army with the responsibilities of starting a family. Even as Shaista’s love for Benazir is palpable, the choices he must make to build a life with her have profound consequences.
Director: Gulistan Mirzaei, Elizabeth Mirzaei
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 24 min
Release Date: June 2, 2021
Music: Qais Essar
Cinematography: Elizabeth Mirzaei
Editing: Melanie Annan, Christoph Wermke
Production: Mirzaei Films
Country: Afghanistan
Language: پښتو
Original Language: ps
Keywords
afghanistan, poverty, young love, poor
Trailer
Three Songs for Benazir TrailerSimilar Movies
More Films by Director: Gulistan Mirzaei, Elizabeth Mirzaei
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Three Songs for Benazir about?
- The story of Shaista, a young man who—newly married to Benazir and living in a camp for displaced persons in Kabul—struggles to balance his dreams of being the first from his tribe to join the Afghan National Army with the responsibilities of starting a family. Even as Shaista’s love for Benazir is palpable, the choices he must make to build a life with her have profound consequences.
- Who directed Three Songs for Benazir?
- Three Songs for Benazir was directed by Gulistan Mirzaei, Elizabeth Mirzaei.
- How long is Three Songs for Benazir?
- Three Songs for Benazir has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
- What genre is Three Songs for Benazir?
- Three Songs for Benazir is a Documentary film.
- Where was Three Songs for Benazir produced?
- Three Songs for Benazir was produced in Afghanistan.