Introduction

Ghosts of Afghanistan is a Canadian documentary film, directed by Julian Sher and released in 2021.

As the Taliban seize control of Afghanistan and the “good war” ends in chaos and tragedy, war correspondent Graeme Smith offers a first-hand account of NATO’s failed attempt to bring democracy, women’s rights and freedoms to the country.

Outline

The film documents the return of Canadian journalist Graeme Smith to Afghanistan, several years after his stint covering the War in Afghanistan for The Globe and Mail, and his interviews with various people about the effects of the war on Afghan society.

The film premiered 08 September 2021 on TVOntario, although it also had selected film festival screenings including at the Human Rights Film Festival in Berlin.

Production & Filming Details

• Narrator(s):
• Director(s):
  • Julian Sher
• Producer(s):
  • Natalie Dubois … producer
  • Arnie Gelbart … executive producer
• Writer(s):
  • Natalie Dubois
  • Julian Sher
  • Graeme Smith
• Music:
  • Eric LeMoyne
• Cinematography:
  • Iqbal Ahmad Sapand
• Editor(s):
  • Susan Shanks
• Production:
  • Galafilm Productions
• Distributor(s):
  • Galafilm Distribution Inc. (World-wide, 2021)
  • NHK BS1 (Japan, 2021)(TV)
  • TVO (Canada, 2021)(original broadcast, TV)
• Release Date: 26 June 2021 (Thessaloniki Documentary Festival, Greece).
• Rating: Unknown.
• Running Time: 89 minutes.
• Country: Canada.
• Language: English.

Video Link(s)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVUv0OQhMVE&pp=ygUaZ2hvc3RzIG9mIGFmZ2hhbmlzdGFuIDIwMjE%3D