The Land of the Enlightened

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How children master their lives in war-torn Afghanistan by engaging in ingenious commerce.

Released March 16, 2016

Overview

A group of Kuchi children are living in a minefield around Bagram airfield, Afghanistan. They dig out anti-personal mines in order to sell the explosives to child workers mining in a Lappis Lazulli mine. The trajectory of the blue precious stones goes towards Tajikistan and China, through an area controlled by child soldiers. When they are not waging their own mini-wars in the daily madness of life in Afghanistan, the children are fleeing away in their personal fantasies and dreams, while the American soldiers are planning their retreat...

Runtime

1h 23m


Origin Country

Ireland


Original Language

English


Original Title

The Land of the Enlightened


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Belgium
  • Afghanistan
  • Netherlands
  • Ireland
  • Germany

Spoken Languages

  • فارسی (Persian)
  • Pусский (Russian)
  • English

Production Companies

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    Sciapode

    Ireland

  • logo for Savage Film

    Savage Film

    Ireland

  • logo for Fastnet Films

    Fastnet Films

    Ireland

  • logo for Beetz Brothers Film Production

    Beetz Brothers Film Production

    Ireland

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