Ghame Afghan

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Released August 12, 1986

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Overview

An Afghan peasant family gets caught up in the turmoils during the Russian occupation. The shepherd find a wounded mujahideen and carries him home. The Mujahed dies that night. The dead body is discovered the next day and the shepherd arrested. His family decides to flee to Pakistan. Completely disheartened and destitute, they reach the refugee camp on the other side of the border after days of walking through desert and rocky areas. The family can't get their bearings. They are uprooted. The younger sister is grabbed in the open street and bartered off to a wealthy merchant.

Runtime

1h 30m


Origin Country

Switzerland


Original Language

German


Original Title

Ghame Afghan


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Switzerland

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    Production Companies

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      Tasman Film

      Switzerland

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      Pasha Filmservice

      Switzerland

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      Pica Film

      Switzerland

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