(Breaking the Silence: Music in Afghanistan)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United Kingdom

Genres:

Music,

Documentary

Runtime:

60 minutes

Year:

2008

Directors:

Simon Broughton

Production companies:

Songlines Film

Actors:

Himself - Head of Music Radio & TV Afghanistan

Himself - Musician

Himself - Ensemble Kabul

Himself - Kabul Resident

Himself - Former Mujahidden

Crews:

Camera Operator

Producer

Editor

Director