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The Swallows of Kabul (2019)

Les hirondelles de Kaboul (original title)
| Animation | 4 September 2019 (France)
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Summer 1998, Kabul in ruins is occupied by the Taliban. In love despite the daily violence and misery, Mohsen and Zunaira want to believe in the future. But a senseless act by Mohsen will upset their lives forever.

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Zabou Breitman, Eléa Gobbé-Mévellec

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Zabou Breitman, Yasmina Khadra (book) | 2 more credits »

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Hiam Abbass, Simon Abkarian, Swann Arlaud | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Credited cast:
Hiam Abbass ... Mussarat (voice)
Simon Abkarian ... Atiq (voice)
Swann Arlaud ... Mohsen (voice)
Zita Hanrot ... Zunaira (voice)
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Summer 1998, Kabul in ruins is occupied by the Taliban. In love despite the daily violence and misery, Mohsen and Zunaira want to believe in the future. But a senseless act by Mohsen will upset their lives forever.

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4 September 2019 (France) See more »

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Arte France Cinéma, Close Up Films, Les Armateurs See more »
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