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The Swallows of Kabul

Original title: Les hirondelles de Kaboul
2019 · 1 h 21 min
Directed by Éléa Gobbé-Mévellec · France · Contemporary European Art Cinema
AnimationDrama

Where to watch in the United States: Stream: OVID · Free: Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome · Rent: Amazon Video · Buy: Amazon Video. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB; availability changes.

Cast

Simon Abkarian Hiam Abbass Swann Arlaud Zita Hanrot Jean-Claude Deret Sébastien Pouderoux

Plot

Summer 1998—Kabul under Taliban rule. Zunaira and Mohsen are young and in love. Despite the daily violence and misery, they hope for a better future. One day, a foolish gesture causes life to take an irrevocable turn.

Sinekatalog’s take

A young couple in Taliban-ruled Kabul hope for a better future until a foolish act changes everything. The hand-painted animation is gorgeous, and the story is heartbreaking and humane. A powerful, sorrowful drama for viewers who can handle weighty themes.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 7.5 / 10 (3,057 votes)
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