Afghan Star (2009)

A documentary about the simultaneously unifying and divisive effects of Afghanistan's version of the TV talent show format on its society. It focuses on "Afghan Star" which airs on the Tolo TV channel in Afghanistan.

All Releases

Domestic (90.4%)
$102,115
International (9.6%)
$10,794
Worldwide
$112,909
Summary Details
Domestic DistributorZeitgeist Films
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Domestic Opening$3,671
Earliest Release DateMarch 27, 2009 (United Kingdom)
Running Time1 hr 50 min
GenresDocumentary Music
FilmmakersRole
Havana Marking Director
Havana Marking Producer
Simon Russell Composer
Ash Jenkins Editor
CastRole
Rafi Naabzada
Self - Mazar-e-Sharif, Age 19
Lima Sahar
Self - Kandahar Province, Age 25
Hameed Sakhizada
Self - Kabul, Age 20
Setara Hussainzada
Self - Herat City, Age 22