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Massoud the Afghan

80 %|Sep 30, 1998|Documentary, History

The friendship between Christophe de Ponfilly and Commander Massoud, a legendary figure of the Afghan resistance against the Soviet invader, goes back to the filmmaker's first film, "A Valley Against an Empire", made in 1981. Fifteen years later, weakened, isolated, betrayed by many of his own, the "Lion of Panshir" has not surrendered to his new and implacable enemies, the Taliban. While preparing his next offensive, he evokes his commitment and his fights, and bears witness to a history in which he has been one of the main actors for twenty years. At the same time, the director questions the role and power of the media, as well as his own approach as a filmmaker. Commander Massoud was killed in an attack in September 2001.

Featured Crew

Christophe de Ponfilly
Scenario Writer
Tatiana Andrews
Editor
Thierry Garrel
Production Office Assistant
Anita Vallejo
Music
Merabuddine
Translator
Jean-François Giré
Editor
Christophe de Ponfilly
Director

Cast

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Christophe de Ponfilly
Self / Interviewer / Narrator
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Merabuddine
Self / Interpret