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Kabul, Between Prayers

(Kabul, Between Prayers)

What’s it like to live as a member of the Taliban? Samim must balance patrolling Kabul, managing disputes with his wife, helping out on his father’s farm, and guiding his younger brothers in the faith.

Samim’s daily routine stands in stark contrast to that of his fourteen-year-old brother, Rafi, who still plays typical boyhood games and blushes when asked if he likes a girl—yet is simultaneously undergoing radicalization, a stark reminder that boys like him could one day become suicide attackers. The director assumes the role of a sensitive observer, offering no judgment. This approach allows both chilling moments and seemingly ordinary scenes to resonate, portraying a patriarchal society where women have no place, honor is reserved for men, and faith reigns above all.

DictatorshipsMiddle East

Basic information about the film

TitleKabul, Between Prayers
Original LanguageDari, Farsi, Pashtoo
Subtitles Czech, English
PremiéraCzech premiere
Film typeFull-length documentary
Year of Production2025
Country of OriginBelgium, Netherlands
Length101 min.
Tags Dictatorships, Middle East
Director Aboozar Amini
Sales Mediawan Rights
Arianna Castoldi
documentaries@mediawan.com

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Prague Municipal Library – Small Hall
Mariánské nám. 1, Praha 1

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Lucerna Cinema – Large Hall
Vodičkova 36, Praha 1

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