By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 3.5 cats
Director: Havana Marking
Country: united_kingdom
Year: 2009
Running time: 87
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1334510/reference
Michael says: “In a culture where dancing is forbidden, it seems strange that Afghan Idol, the middle eastern country’s cousin to the very popular western television reality show, American Idol, would be so incredibly popular… or perhaps not so strange. This film follows four contestants, two men, and surprisingly, two women as they make their way through the competition. The four contestants are very different, with varied religious and social backgrounds. In the end, perhaps the most telling thing is how the experience of being on Afghan Idol affects them all. The two men become international performing stars, while the two women must endure death threats. 3 ½ cats.”