Afghan Star [2008]
Available digitallyHU_OSA_00003242
Moving ImageGeneral Information
Original Title
Afghan Star
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Language
English Pushto; Pashto
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Language of Subtitles
English
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Published
United Kingdom : Roast Beef Productions, 2008.
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Physical Description
DVD-ROM (88 min.)
Contents Summary
After 30 years of war and Taliban rule, the first music talent show, Afghan Star, was organized in Afghanistan. Over 2,000 people were auditioned and even three women have come forward to try their luck. Millions watched and voted for their favorite singers. In Afghanistan today, however, music is controversial. Considered sacrilegious by the Mujahideen and banned by the Taliban, music has come to symbolize freedom for the youth of the country. The film follows two men and two women during the three-month process from the regional auditions to the final in Kabul as they risk all to become the nation's favorite singer. The competition takes a disquieting turn when a young woman dances on stage, risking not only her own safety but also the future of the show.
Bibliographic Information
Note
Verzio Film Festival Submission
Bibliographic Information
Library Special Collection
Verzio Film Festival Submission
Holdings
| Item Type | Current Location | Collection | Call Number | Volume Info | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVD-ROM | OSA Film Library | OSA Film Library | - | - | - | - |
| DIGIFILM | OSA Film Library | OSA Film Library | FL Record 1614 | - | Audio Visual | Access Copy, MP4 format |
Afghan Star [2008]
Available digitallyHU_OSA_00003242
Moving ImageGeneral Information
Director/Creator
General Information
Original Title
Afghan Star
General Information
Language
English Pushto; Pashto
General Information
Language of Subtitles
English
General Information
Published
United Kingdom : Roast Beef Productions, 2008.
General Information
Physical Description
DVD-ROM (88 min.)
Contents Summary
After 30 years of war and Taliban rule, the first music talent show, Afghan Star, was organized in Afghanistan. Over 2,000 people were auditioned and even three women have come forward to try their luck. Millions watched and voted for their favorite singers. In Afghanistan today, however, music is controversial. Considered sacrilegious by the Mujahideen and banned by the Taliban, music has come to symbolize freedom for the youth of the country. The film follows two men and two women during the three-month process from the regional auditions to the final in Kabul as they risk all to become the nation's favorite singer. The competition takes a disquieting turn when a young woman dances on stage, risking not only her own safety but also the future of the show.
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Genre
Bibliographic Information
Note
Verzio Film Festival Submission
Bibliographic Information
Library Special Collection
Verzio Film Festival Submission
Holdings
DVD
Item Type
DVD
Current Location
OSA Film Library
Current Location
OSA Film Library
Call Number
-
Volume Info
-
Shelving Location
-
Public Note
-
Digital Film