October 19, 2006
Very decent documentary-type film without offering too much propoganda.
Hassan Tantai, Hoyatala Hakimi, Ike Ogut
Nafas, a journalist, had fled her homeland of Afghanistan during its civil war with the Taliban. She had managed to escape to Canada where she could live a peaceful existence. However, after receiving...( read more
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DVD Release Date: May 13, 2003
Stats: 186 reviews
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December 7, 2007Hmm This movie surprisingly kept my interest. Probably because it was so short. But I thought it had some disturbing, lyrical scenes. Worth a viewing, if you're feeling like learning about new cultures.
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March 14, 2009película que nos muestra como es la vida bajo el régimen talibán en Afganistán
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March 7, 2009Based on Nelofer Pariza's efforts to return to Afghanistan to help a friend who was suffering from depression, "Kandahar" describes the attempts of a Westernised Afghani to journey back in time and culture. She has to don the burka, has to exorcise her identity and individuality,...( read more)
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February 10, 2009Hmm... very sad but still kind of beautiful in a weird, tragic sort of way.
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May 23, 2008Excellent movie. The whole film is shot in a sort of documentary/reality style. Every aspect of the movie looks realistic to the point of making you wonder whether all of it is actually happening. There is cool music, and I believe that the future in music style comes from the...( read more)
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April 29, 2008at first, i thought that this somehow would surpass OSAMA, or at least be at the same level with it. but along the way, i got dissappointed. fairly because of the storyline and the acting perhaps? the concept is quite good. a search for a suicidal younger sister sounds fine. but,...( read more)
Critic Reviews
May 31, 2003
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine
February 15, 2002
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Kandahar does not provide deeply drawn characters, memorable dialogue or an exciting climax. Its traffic is in images. full review
January 11, 2002
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
Although occasionally its narration is a bit halting and awkward, it's a lyrical, stunning picture of the ravages of war. full review
January 6, 2002
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
You won't forget this film -- it's devastating. full review
January 4, 2002
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
Kandahar has the immediacy and authenticity of a documentary and the poetry of a strong dramatic feature. full review
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