Afghan Star (2008)
Overview
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $101,543.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 5.25 |
Directed By
Havana Marking
Crew
Havana Marking
TOP CAST
Habib Amiri
Himself
Setara Hussainzada
Herself
Rafi Naabzada
Himself
Lima Sahar
Herself (as Lema Sahar)
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