Afghan Star movie poster

Afghan Star

December 3, 2008 1h 27m 6.3/10 (22 votes)

Originally released in 2008. Afghan Star is a documentary/music film. directed by Havana Marking. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Habib Amiri, Setara Hussainzada, and Rafi Naabzada

Synopsis

This documentary on the effect the talent competition "Afghan Star" has on the incredibly diverse inhabitants of Afghanistan affords a glimpse into a country rarely seen. Contestants risk their lives to appear on the television show that is a raging success with the public and also monitored closely by the government.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 3, 2008 17 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
User Rating 6.3/10 Good (22 votes)
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Box Office $101.5K Worldwide gross
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Revenue
$101,543

Production Companies

  • Aria Productions
  • Roast Beef Productions
  • Roastbeef Productions
  • HBO Documentary Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Afghan Star about?

This documentary on the effect the talent competition "Afghan Star" has on the incredibly diverse inhabitants of Afghanistan affords a glimpse into a country rarely seen. Contestants risk their liv...

Who directed Afghan Star?

Afghan Star was directed by Havana Marking.

How long is Afghan Star?

Afghan Star has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was Afghan Star released?

Afghan Star was released on December 3, 2008 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Afghan Star?

The main cast of Afghan Star includes Habib Amiri, Setara Hussainzada, Rafi Naabzada, Lima Sahar.