Afghan Star
2008•NR•1h 27m•6.3•Released
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.
Director
Havana Marking
Revenue
$0M
Languages
Pushto, English
Studio
Aria Productions
Cast
Habib Amiri
Himself
Setara Hussainzada
Herself
Rafi Naabzada
Himself
Lima Sahar
Herself (as Lema Sahar)
Production
Company
Aria Productions
Company
Roast Beef Productions
Company
Roastbeef Productions
Company
HBO Documentary Films
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