"A sharp, soulful doc... As its subjects’ images probe unhealed schisms of gender, faith and privilege in a country still hostile to liberal journalism... the film in turn proves the alternately confrontational and cathartic power of the camera lens."

– VARIETY

 

"Follow four photojournalists focused on the future..."

– Los Angeles Times

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"A visually elegant, deftly edited piece, one which shows the beauty of Afghanistan in a way the West virtually never sees."

– INDIEWIRE

"Compelling... inspirational... affecting."

- LA Observed

 

"A bracing tribute to the power of photojournalism."

– Hollywood Reporter

"An indispensable visual history"

– TIME

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"The film features photographers passionate about telling stories of the true identity

of Afghanistan – whether they are newsworthy or not."

– BBC Culture

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"Balance[s] the film’s conflict-zone violence with humanity and humor..." 

– Filmmaker Magazine

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"Gives a passionate voice to an Afghan vision."

– The Washington Post

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"Bombach and Scarpelli manage to break free from the usual clichés, as well as from pietism easy and sensationalism,

and do so with lightness and depth at the same time."

- RACNA Magazine, Italy

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"Superbly made and emotionally devestating look at a nation truly on the brink... entrancing."

– Criterion Cast

 

"Astonishing"

– Slant

 

"Tenacious and brave"

– The Austin Chronicle

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- CineMagazine, Netherlands