The Forbidden Reel
2020, English. Directed by Ariel Nasr.
According to the official history of Afghanistan, ruthless destruction has always prevailed over art and creation; but there is another tale to be told, the forgotten account of a diverse and progressive country, seen through the lens of innovative filmmakers, a story that survives thanks to a few brave Afghans, a small but very passionate group that secretly fought to save a huge film archive that was constantly menaced by war and religious fanaticism.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Ariel NasrDirector
- Ahmed ZahedChild Siddiq
- Adbul Rasool KhalaqiProjectionist
- Hamsafar AzamSoviet Spy #1
- Khaled AzizSoviet Spy #2
- Mohamad YaqoodAfghan Films President
- Farooq Ghulam BarakiTaliban #1
- Jamil DakohaiTaliban #2
- Safiulla SadiqiTaliban #3
- Zakarya AminTaliban #4
- Koko GulSiddiq's Mother
- Ibrahim ArifySelf - Filmmaker
- Isaaq NezamiSelf - Former Taliban Official
Details
- Released
- 3 March 2020
- Country
- Canada, Qatar
- Written by
- Ariel Nasr
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How long is The Forbidden Reel?
The Forbidden Reel runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
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Which OTT platform is The Forbidden Reel on?
The Forbidden Reel isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Forbidden Reel?
If you liked The Forbidden Reel, try Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound, Visions of Light, The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing.
Who directed The Forbidden Reel?
The Forbidden Reel (2020) was directed by Ariel Nasr and stars Ahmed Zahed, Adbul Rasool Khalaqi, Hamsafar Azam.