The Swallows of Kabul

The Swallows of Kabul

  • Eléa Gobbé-Mévellec, Zabou Breitman
  • 2019
  • 1h 21m
  • Monaco, Luxembourg, Switzerland, France

The production company of "The triplets of Belleville" presents a story of youthful love in Taliban-ruled Kabul, portrayed through an impressive handmade animation technique based on the movements of real actors. Nominated for the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes Festival.

Synopsis

Summer of 1998, Kabul is under Taliban rule. Zunaira and Mohsen are young and in love. Despite the daily violence and misery, they hope for a better future. One day, a senseless gesture makes their lives take an irrevocable turn.

The Swallows of Kabul
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Also known as
Les Hirondelles de Kaboul | Τα Χελιδόνια της Καμπούλ
Festival screenings
Language
Subtitles
Age rating
12+

Official Selection

Cannes Film Festival

2017

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