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The Swallows of Kabul (2019)

7.7/10 2019 1h 21m Released
Animation Drama

Summer 1998—Kabul under Taliban rule. Zunaira and Mohsen are young and in love. Despite the daily violence and misery, they hope for a better future. One day, a foolish gesture causes life to take an irrevocable turn.

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Top Cast

Simon Abkarian
Simon Abkarian
Atiq (voice)
Zita Hanrot
Zita Hanrot
Zunaira (voice)
Swann Arlaud
Swann Arlaud
Mohsen (voice)
Hiam Abbass
Hiam Abbass
Mussarat (voice)
Jean-Claude Deret
Jean-Claude Deret
Nazish (voice)
Sébastien Pouderoux
Sébastien Pouderoux
Qassim (voice)
Serge Bagdassarian
Serge Bagdassarian
Mollah (voice)
Michel Jonasz
Michel Jonasz
Professeur Arash Bayazid (voice)
Pascal Elbé
Pascal Elbé
Mirza (voice)

Reviews

SWITCH. 9/10

In Afghanistan, simply drawing a human being is forbidden. This makes 'The Swallows of Kabul' an even more aesthetically and narratively beautiful example of the affecting power of humanist and feminist ideas that animation offers. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-swallows-of-kabul-unflinching-and-gorgeously-animated

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FAQ about The Swallows of Kabul

What is The Swallows of Kabul about?
Summer 1998—Kabul under Taliban rule. Zunaira and Mohsen are young and in love. Despite the daily violence and misery, they hope for a better future. One day, a foolish gesture causes life to take an irrevocable turn.
When was The Swallows of Kabul released?
The Swallows of Kabul was released in 2019.
What genres does The Swallows of Kabul belong to?
The Swallows of Kabul is categorised as Animation, Drama.
Who stars in The Swallows of Kabul?
The cast of The Swallows of Kabul includes Simon Abkarian, Zita Hanrot, Swann Arlaud, Hiam Abbass, Jean-Claude Deret.