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The Forbidden Reel
A Loaded Pictures and NFB co-production.
A compelling portrait of an unknown Afghanistan emerges from the story of a heroic group of filmmakers who risked their lives to get the shot. With unprecedented access to Afghanistan's national film archive, and 16 mm recreations shot in Afghanistan, The Forbidden Reel reveals a fresh perspective on the Cold War and the rise of Islamic extremism.
World Premiere at IDFA Dec 2019
North American Release coming soon!
Director/Writer : Ariel Nasr
Producers : Sergeo Kirby, Kat Baulu (NFB), Stacey Tenenbaum (associate producer)
Broadcasters : TVO, Al Jazeera, Knowledge Network, RDI, ARTV
Festivals : IDFA
Release : 2019
Funded with the support of CMF, NFB, SODEC, Quebec Tax Credits, Canadian Tax Credits, Hartley Film Foundation, Hot Docs Corus Fund, Telefilm
