Breaking the Silence: Music in Afghanistan
Breaking the Silence: Music in Afghanistan
| 15 July 2009 (USA)
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All since the Soviet invasion in 1979 musicians have lived under restrictions in Afghanistan, before Mujahedin and Taliban tightened the reins even more. This documentary explores the position of music through more than twenty years of the country’s history. We meet musicians in Afghanistan and in exile, in addition to both believers who reject music and those having it as a central part of their religion.

Reviews
KnotMissPriceless Why so much hype?
Teddie Blake The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.
Bessie Smyth Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.
Roman Sampson One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.