When She Hears the Bells
When She Hears the Bells
2026, French. Directed by Chabname Zariab.
Afghanistan, summer 2021. As the Taliban gradually seize control of the country, Leila, a young widow, arrives in Kabul. She begins working in a kitchen that she discovers is part of a Bacha Bazi house. Very young, androgynous boys there dance dressed as women before audiences of men. She meets Tamim, a Bacha whom she decides to help. She will try to save other young boys and leave the country before the city falls.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- Not out yet
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
Details
- Release date in India
- 18 November 2026
- Original title
- Les Clochettes de Kaboul
- Country
- Germany, Belgium, France
- Written by
- Chabname Zariab, Parande Zariab
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When She Hears the Bells: quick answers
When does When She Hears the Bells release in India?
When She Hears the Bells is due in cinemas in India on 18 November 2026. Dates can change before release. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
Is When She Hears the Bells worth watching?
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How long is When She Hears the Bells?
When She Hears the Bells runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does When She Hears the Bells have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is When She Hears the Bells on?
When She Hears the Bells hasn’t released yet; it’s due on 18 November 2026, so it isn’t on any OTT platform. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like When She Hears the Bells?
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Who directed When She Hears the Bells?
When She Hears the Bells (2026) was directed by Chabname Zariab and stars Golshifteh Farahani, Rohed Khan, Sayed Hashimi.