Afghan Star

6.3

2008

1h 27m

DocumentaryMusic

This documentary on the effect the talent competition "Afghan Star" has on the incredibly diverse inhabitants of Afghanistan affords a glimpse into a country rarely seen. Contestants risk their lives to appear on the television show that is a raging success with the public and also monitored closely by the government.

Key Crew

Director

Havana Marking

Cast (4)

Habib Amiri

Himself

Setara Hussainzada

Herself

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