2009日舞影展紀錄片類觀眾票最佳影片、最佳導演獎
經歷三十年的戰火摧殘以及塔利班政權統治,一個歌唱選秀節目即將在阿富汗展開!兩千多人冒著生命危險參賽,數以萬計的瘋狂觀眾,每週守在電視機前準時收看,而以手機投票支持參賽者的行動,則成為阿富汗人民第一次體驗民主的滋味!但是對於參賽者而言(特別是女性),面對來自社會的壓力和種種禁忌,站上舞台引吭高歌,卻必須承擔沉重的心身壓力,甚至賭上性命!然而,阿富汗年輕世代的逐夢者們,依舊勇往直前、挑戰著複雜保守的文化政治背景,高聲唱出自己的生命之歌。
After 30 years of war and Taliban rule, pop culture has returned to Afghanistan. Millions are watching Afghan Star, a Pop Idol style TV series. This film follows the dramatic stories of four young contestants as they compete but it takes a terrifying turn as one young woman dances on stage, threatening her own safety and the future of the show itself. In Afghanistan you risk your life to sing. |