Amir: An Afghan Refugee Musician's Life in Peshawar, Pakistan
"In highly charged and tragic circumstances, music can be used in very direct ways."
Originally released in 1985. Amir: An Afghan Refugee Musician's Life in Peshawar, Pakistan is a documentary/music film. directed by John Baily. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Amir Muhammad, Shah Wali Khan, and Satar Khan
Synopsis
Amir, shot during the height of the Afghan civil war in the 1980s, investigates and portrays the life of Afghan refugees living in and around the city of Peshawar in northern Pakistan through the experiences of the musician Amir. The aspirations of Afghan refugees are expressed through their political songs dealing with the civil war in Afghanistan, with exile, with Afghan nationalism and with the Islamic revolution. In highly charged and tragic circumstances, music can be used in very direct ways, both to promote solidarity and as an agent of catharsis.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1985
41 years ago
Runtime
0h 52m
52 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Pakistan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- NFTS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amir: An Afghan Refugee Musician's Life in Peshawar, Pakistan about?
Amir, shot during the height of the Afghan civil war in the 1980s, investigates and portrays the life of Afghan refugees living in and around the city of Peshawar in northern Pakistan through the e...
Who directed Amir: An Afghan Refugee Musician's Life in Peshawar, Pakistan?
Amir: An Afghan Refugee Musician's Life in Peshawar, Pakistan was directed by John Baily.
How long is Amir: An Afghan Refugee Musician's Life in Peshawar, Pakistan?
Amir: An Afghan Refugee Musician's Life in Peshawar, Pakistan has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was Amir: An Afghan Refugee Musician's Life in Peshawar, Pakistan released?
Amir: An Afghan Refugee Musician's Life in Peshawar, Pakistan was released on January 1, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Amir: An Afghan Refugee Musician's Life in Peshawar, Pakistan?
The main cast of Amir: An Afghan Refugee Musician's Life in Peshawar, Pakistan includes Amir Muhammad, Shah Wali Khan, Satar Khan, A. W. Sultani.