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Voice of the Moon

1990·Movie
30min
64
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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Violence5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty6
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Complexity7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality7

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This 30-minute series of images Stanley recorded while he was in Afghanistan in the late 80's with some Mujahadin rebels [and also the late war journalist Carlos Mavroleon (1958-1998), who worked as a producer], follows the people's daily attempts to survive in a country being torn to pieces by the Russian invasion. During the shooting, Stanley also encountered the Taliban. Originally made for UNICEF, the film lacks narration save for a Suti poem. Instead, it is accompanied by Simon Boswell's brilliant score.
Afghanistan WarMujahideen RebelsSurvivalDocumentaryPolitical ConflictSimon Boswell ScoreBleakHistoricalUNICEF

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Where can I stream Voice of the Moon legally?

Voice of the Moon is included with a subscription to Bloodstream in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Bloodstream. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Voice of the Moon worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Voice of the Moon rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Voice of the Moon?

0 h 30 min

Voice of the Moon runs 0 h 30 min.

What language is Voice of the Moon in?

EnglishPersian

It was made in English, with some Persian. Produced in Afghanistan.

In how many countries can I watch Voice of the Moon?

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