Afghan Star
Verzio FF After 30 years of war and Taliban rule, the first music talent show, Afghan Star, was organized in Afghanistan. Over 2,000 people were auditioned and even three women have come forward to try their luck. Millions watched and voted for their favorite singers. In Afghanistan today, however,...
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| Institution: | Open Society Archives at Central European University |
| Language: | English Pashto Prakrit |
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Roast Beef Productions
2008
United Kingdom |
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10891/osa:61c8c566-d79a-4080-b2e3-f0160bc9b5c2 |
| Summary: | Verzio FF
After 30 years of war and Taliban rule, the first music talent show, Afghan Star, was organized in Afghanistan. Over 2,000 people were auditioned and even three women have come forward to try their luck. Millions watched and voted for their favorite singers. In Afghanistan today, however, music is controversial. Considered sacrilegious by the Mujahideen and banned by the Taliban, music has come to symbolize freedom for the youth of the country. The film follows two men and two women during the three-month process from the regional auditions to the final in Kabul as they risk all to become the nation's favorite singer. The competition takes a disquieting turn when a young woman dances on stage, risking not only her own safety but also the future of the show. |
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| Published: | 2008 |