That film is a critically acclaimed Afghan drama directed by Siddiq Barmak. It tells the story of a young girl living under the Taliban regime who disguises herself as a boy to support her family.
The 2003 film is a landmark piece of world cinema, recognized as the first feature film shot entirely in Afghanistan since the Taliban's 1996 ban on filmmaking . Directed by Siddiq Barmak, the movie is a stark, unflinching look at the lives of women under the first Taliban regime. Plot Summary and Themes
Inspired by a true story, the film is set during the first Taliban regime in Afghanistan.
