Film
Laughing in Afghanistan
2023 · 1h 30m · Documentary
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Overview
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.
Crew
- Anneta PapathanasiouDirector
- Fotini EconomopoulouProducer
- Mikis ModianosProducer
- Hronis TheoharisEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- September 21, 2023
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Genres
- Documentary
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