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"Kandahar"
2001
Directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Inspired by true events, this powerful film tells the story of an
Afghan-born Canadian journalist's return to Afghanistan in order to find her
sister, who has lost both legs to a landmine and threatened to kill herself
in three days. During her frantic search, she sees firsthand the destruction
and injustice that her homeland and its people have endured at the hands of
the Taliban government. The winner of the Ecumenical Jury Prize at the 2001
Cannes Film Festival, this film is a breathtaking and moving portrayal of a
country oppressed. "Kandahar has the immediacy and authenticity of a
documentary and the poetry of a strong dramatic feature" (Mick LaSalle,
San Francisco Chronicle). English and Farsi with English
subtitles. 85 minutes.
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