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Black Kite is a 2017 Afghan-Canadian drama film written and directed by Tarique Qayumi and starring Haji Gul Aser and Leena Alam. The film was shot quickly over a fortnight where they moved locations to avoid being stopped by the Taliban.[1] The film was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival.[2]
| Black Kite | |
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| Directed by | Tarique Qayumi |
| Written by | Tarique Qayumi |
| Starring | Haji Gul Aser Leena Alam |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Countries | Afghanistan Canada |
| Language | Dari |
The film follows a man (Asur), his daughter (Alam), and his love of kites in the context of 50 years of Afghan history, including the banning of kite flying by the Taliban.[3][4]
Critics praised the "captivating story"[5] and use of animation[6] but criticized the film for its "charmless protagonist"[7] and score.[6]
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