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6.3/10
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Even as Shaista's love for Benazir is palpable, the choices he must make to build a life with her have profound consequences.Even as Shaista's love for Benazir is palpable, the choices he must make to build a life with her have profound consequences.Even as Shaista's love for Benazir is palpable, the choices he must make to build a life with her have profound consequences.
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A beautiful movie with a strong story from the depth of the Afghan Society. It amazingly showcases the struggle of a young Afghan boy who despite manny challenges never forgets to love his family and keep working for his dream. Now that Afghanistan lost his National Army it matters even more to remember all those youths who fought for their country for the last 20 years.
This film would be a great lesson for manny, must watch.
This film would be a great lesson for manny, must watch.
This is a 22 minute documentary that briefly tells an ordinary love story of an Afghan couple that was displaced by the American invasion. The husband struggles to find work-he tries to join the Afghan army-and various other struggles in life. Despite its shortness the love between the husband and wife come through in stark terms. As does the sheer struggle their lives have been-the film is not political but it's hard to not see the American failure made manifest in this film.
Jesus I hope they are still alive. Americans need to think long and hard before we use the military ever again.
Jesus I hope they are still alive. Americans need to think long and hard before we use the military ever again.
This short documentary film is an emotional rollercoaster packing a powerful love story and a quick glimpse into the disturbing reign of the Taliban into 22 minutes. In the time it takes to get a coffee at the Starbucks drive through you can feel the love, hope, pain, and despair of this young couple in Afghanistan.
A reminder that love is universal despite the political and cultural environment that surrounds you. It is a beautiful film full of truth and honor telling the story of a real Afghan couple that you won't see in the media.
It is a must-see for every American who feels disconnected because the media only highlights the war. A reminder that there are innocent citizens living their lives in Afghanistan, beautiful people who lead with their brave and courageous hearts.
I only hope that Benazir has found peace and comfort in her tumultuous life.
A reminder that love is universal despite the political and cultural environment that surrounds you. It is a beautiful film full of truth and honor telling the story of a real Afghan couple that you won't see in the media.
It is a must-see for every American who feels disconnected because the media only highlights the war. A reminder that there are innocent citizens living their lives in Afghanistan, beautiful people who lead with their brave and courageous hearts.
I only hope that Benazir has found peace and comfort in her tumultuous life.
Three Songs for Benazir is an incredibly intimate film about young love in the midst of ongoing turmoil in Afghanistan. Set for the most part in a refugee camp, the film conveys so much and is an essential watch for anyone who has any interest in Afghanistan. With the Taliban takeover last year, this film couldn't be more relevant.
Told through the perspective of Shaista, a young man (still a teenager), we understand what aspirations can be in the most challenging of circumstances:-- how it can break you, and that life, ultimately, is a struggle.
Elizabeth and Gulistan Mirzaei have created a beautiful poem and ode to the people of Afghanistan.
Told through the perspective of Shaista, a young man (still a teenager), we understand what aspirations can be in the most challenging of circumstances:-- how it can break you, and that life, ultimately, is a struggle.
Elizabeth and Gulistan Mirzaei have created a beautiful poem and ode to the people of Afghanistan.
While it is important to talk about the situation in Afghanistan, it has so much more potential than what this short film portrayed.
I feel like I missed something crucial, because there is a wide gap that is unfilled. In the end, you get the picture, but it would have been better to witness what had happened.
Overall, this film does not show the grave issues of what it means to live there in these troubled times, hence 6/10.
I feel like I missed something crucial, because there is a wide gap that is unfilled. In the end, you get the picture, but it would have been better to witness what had happened.
Overall, this film does not show the grave issues of what it means to live there in these troubled times, hence 6/10.
Did you know
- TriviaGulistan and Elizabeth founded Mirzaei Films to be an indigenous window into modern-day Afghanistan, making films that are recognized for their intimacy, rare access, and how they challenge perceptions of Afghanistan.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Subject (2022)
- SoundtracksSpirit
Written by Jean-Michel Blais and Cfcf (as Michael Silver)
Performed by Jean-Michel Blais and Cfcf (as CFCF)
Publishing by Arts & Crafts Music Inc. and Warp Publishing d/b/a Raise Your Hands Music
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- Три пісні для Беназір
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- Kabul, Afghanistan(location)
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- Runtime
- 22m
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- 1.78 : 1
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