An Afghan Love Story
Directed by
Barmak Akram
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It’s snowing in Kabul, and gregarious waiter Mustafa charms a pretty student named Wajma. The pair begins a clandestine relationship - they’re playful and passionate but ever mindful of the societal rules they are breaking. After Wajma discovers she is pregnant, her certainty that Mustafa will marry her falters, and word of their dalliance gets out. Her father must decide between his culturally held right to uphold family honor and his devotion to his daughter.
Cast
- Wajma Bahar
- Mustafa Abdulsatar
- Haji Gul Aser
- Brehna Bahar
DVD Features
Discs: 1
- "Engrossing! A satisfying drama...heartfelt in a naturalistic manner."
- "[A] contemporary morality tale in a lean, efficient style."
- "An uncompromising look at the modern Afghan state and its treatment of women."
Awards & Recognition
Winner
Screenwriting Award
Sundance Film Festival
Screenwriting Award
Sundance Film Festival
Official Selection
Cannes Film Festival
Cannes Film Festival
Official Selection
Montreal World Film Festival
Montreal World Film Festival
Official Selection
Discovery Zone Film Festival
Discovery Zone Film Festival
Official Selection
Little Rock Film Festival
Little Rock Film Festival
Official Selection
Vermont Int'l Film Festival
Vermont Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
San Juan Int'l Film Festival
San Juan Int'l Film Festival
Submitted by Country
Best Foreign Film
Academy Awards®
Best Foreign Film
Academy Awards®
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