Zolykha's Secret


2h 17m 2006

Brief Synopsis

A rural Afghan family struggles against the harshness of nature and the Taliban. The former is tolerable, the later cruel and capricious. The family's youngest girl, Zolykha, remains curious despite her situation. She has a secret.

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Foreign
Political
Religion
Release Date
2006

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 17m

Synopsis

A rural Afghan family struggles against the harshness of nature and the Taliban. The former is tolerable, the later cruel and capricious. The family's youngest girl, Zolykha, remains curious despite her situation. She has a secret.

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Foreign
Political
Religion
Release Date
2006

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 17m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2006

Released in United States 2007

Released in United States January 2008

Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (First Films World Competition) August 24-September 4, 2006.

Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival (New Directors) April 26-May 10, 2007.

Shown at Tribeca Film Festival (Discovery) April 25-May 6, 2007.

Shown at Palm Springs International Film Festival (World Cinema Now) January 3-14, 2008.

Feature film directorial debut for Horace Shansab.