| Description |
1 videodisc (88 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD; NTSC, region 1; widescreen (1.78:1) presentation. |
| Credits |
Camera and sound, Phil Stebbing ; editor, Ash Jenkins ; original music score, Simon Russell. |
| Note |
Originally produced in 2008. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
In Afghanistan you risk your life to sing. After thirty years of war and five devastating years of Taliban rule, pop culture is beginning to return to the country. Since 2005, millions have been tuning in to Tolo TV's wildly popular American idol-style series, Afghan star. Like its Western predecessors, people compete for a cash prize and record deal. More surprisingly, the contest is open to everyone across the country despite gender, ethnicity, or age. |
| Note |
Special features: interview with director Havana Marking; theatrical trailer. |
| Awards |
Sundance Film Festival: World Cinema Documentary, Audience Award; World Cinema Documentary, Directing Award. |
| Language |
English, Dari and Pashto dialogue with optional English subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Afghan star (Television program)
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Popular music -- Afghanistan.
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Talent shows -- Afghanistan.
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Television programs -- Afghanistan.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Marking, Havana. Producer. Director.
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Channel 4 Britdoc Foundation.
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Redstart Media.
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Roast Beef Productions.
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Kaboora Productions.
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Zeitgeist Films.
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| Standard No. |
795975112437 |
| Music No. |
Z1124 Zeitgeist Films |
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