Naim and Jabar

Overview

The hopes, fears, and aspirations of adolescence are expressed in the close friendship of two Afghan boys. As their acceptance of the filmmakers leads them to express their feelings more and more openly, the film grows rich in fact and themes of universal concern. Filmed in the Balkh Province, an area inhabited by Tajik and other Central Asian peoples. The town of Aq Kupruk is approximately 320 miles northwest of Kabul.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

August 29, 1974

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Documentary Educational Resources

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded