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Theatrical Release: 2009-01-16 DVD Release: 1970-01-01 Torrent Release: 05-02-2014 by user
Movie Genre
Documentary, Music
Runtime
87 min.
Awards
2 wins & 3 nominations.
Infohash
0554f17879c92eb55f97af090cb3d2f7961615f9
Parental Rating
Unrated
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DESCRIPTION
"Afghan Star" is a TV show modeled on the UK's "Pop Idol." We join the 2008 contest when it's down to nine contestants, and we focus on two women, Setara and Lema, and two men, Hameed and Rafi. We watch the two women in particular: Satara sings with emotion and includes dance in her final performance, an action that puts her life in danger; Lema is traditional, but her very appearance brings death threats. The three finalists are from different tribes, and each makes a plea for Afghan unity. The camera visits families watching the competition, there are comments from people in the street, and we return home with a nervous Setara. In Afghanistan, singing is an expression of freedom.
Synopsis by IMDb
PLOT
A look at how contestants on the a musical contest program "Pop Idol" in Afghanistan risk their lives to appear on the show.
