Laughing in Afghanistan
2023, EL. Directed by Anneta Papathanasiou.
Karim Asir, the Afghan Charlie Chaplin, in the midst of bombs and disasters, gives performances using laughter as his only weapon. When the Taliban takeover, Karim is threatened with death. After a series of adversities, he manages to arrive in Greece. We follow his life adventure, and through his story, we explore the issue of laughter – in Afghanistan and beyond.
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- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
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- EL
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- Released
- 21 September 2023
- Original title
- Γελώντας στο Αφγανιστάν
- Country
- Greece
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Laughing in Afghanistan runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Laughing in Afghanistan isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 September 2023. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Laughing in Afghanistan?
If you liked Laughing in Afghanistan, try Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin, Come See Me in the Good Light, S4: The Bob Lazar Story.
Who directed Laughing in Afghanistan?
Laughing in Afghanistan (2023) was directed by Anneta Papathanasiou.