Afghan filmmakers risk safety to make movies

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Afghanistan’s film and TV industry has been struggling to get back on its feet following years of conflict.
Conservative traditions and a lack of funding and personnel have limited the industry’s development. Some brave filmmakers are trying to change all that, while others have risked it all to save the country’s rich cultural heritage.
CCTV’s Natalie Carney filed this report from Kabul.
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Afghan filmmakers risk safety to make movies

Conservative traditions and a lack of funding and personnel have limited the industry's development. Some brave filmmakers are trying to change all that, while others have risked it all to save the country's rich cultural heritage.

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  • Today, Tolo TV is known for pushing back against Afghanistan’s conservative traditions and breaking taboos.
  • Afghan films are beginning to make a name for themselves on the international stage, in part by pushing back against taboos that stem from the country’s difficult history.