Kandahar

Name: Kandahar
Genre: Drama
Released: 2001
Rating: 75.25
Cast: Nelofer Pazira, Ike Ogut, Hassan Tantai, Sadou Teymouri, Hoyatala Hakimi

2001·Movie

1h 25min

Ratings

75/100

My ScoreNot Rated

6.8

76|6.7

89|75

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Where to Watch

Not available to stream in (flatrate)

About

After an Afghanistan-born woman who lives in Canada receives a letter from her suicidal sister, she takes a perilous journey through Afghanistan to try to find her.

DNA

Genres: Biographical Drama Road Movie
Mood: RelatableHauntingThought-ProvokingEmotionalUnsettlingTense
Themes: Click below to reveal spoilers
Family BondsThe Human ConditionSacrifice
Plot: Click below to reveal spoilers
Personal GrowthFamily ReunionJourney Through Dangerous TerrainOvercoming AdversityStranded In Harsh EnvironmentSearch For Lost Relative
Pacing: ModerateIncreasing Intensity
Narrative: FlashbacksReal-Time Narrative
Dialog: Poetic LanguageEmotional Monologues
Character Types: ProtectorEveryman
Time: Present Day
Place: Rural CountrysideMountainous TerrainDesert Landscape
Cinematic Style: Documentary StyleHandheld Camera Work
Costume and Set: Rustic SettingsPeriod-Accurate Costumes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Hossein Amiri, Ebrahim Ghafori, Mohsen Makhmalbaf

Produced by:

Mohsen Makhmalbaf, Abbas Sagharisaz

Cast

Nelofer Pazira

Nafas

Noam Morgensztern

Three children (voice)

Media

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