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Once Upon a Time

17th(2012) Special Programs in Focus

CountryAfghanistan
Production Year1969
Running Time127min
Format (Digi)Beta
ColorB&W

Program Note

This film is an omnibus film composed of "Friday Night", "The Bridegroom" and "Smugglers" with a backdrop of Kabul. It is the first fiction film to be produced by Afghan Film. Three of the central figures from Afghan’s cultural milieu were invited to serve as directors. The adoption of capitalism and Western culture leads people to learn new desires and new ways of life. Such a change brings excitement and passion but it also causes crimes and corruption. With its theme focused on an ethical conflict, it is a film noir which contains action-driven dynamic and shadowy night streets. Its strong plotline sharply analyzes the dark side of Kabul in the 1960’s. (CHO Young-jung)

Director

Khaleq A’LIL

Born in Logar Province of Afghanistan in 1937. Studied film in Moscow Film Academy (VGIK) in 1961, his early documentaries were done in State Film Department of Afghanistan which was established in 1968. His first feature <Once Upon a Time> had a huge impact in the country and his second film <Mother’s Advice> open a new wave to talented young filmmakers. He was a general director of Afghan Films from 1979 to 1985.

Mohmmad Ali ROWNAQ

Born in 1929 in Kabul. In 1949 he went to France for the further study of engineering but chose theater instead. His passion led to create a drama art school in Kabul and invite young talents. In 1968 he was invited to direct a segment of <Once Upon a Time> in Afghan Films. For many years he taught theater in Afghanistan and also Afghan refugees in Peshawar, Pakistan. He passed away in 2011 in Kabul.

Sultan Hamid HASHEM

Born in 1939 in Kabul. He was the first general director of Afghan Films from 1968 to 1973. While Afghan Films Studio was equipped only for the documentaries and News reels, he expanded facilities to be able to make feature films. With his initiative, <Once Upon a Time> became the start for new Afghan cinema.

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Credit

Director Khaleq A’LIL 카렉 아릴, Mohmmad Ali ROWNAQ 모함마드 알리 로우낙, Sultan Hamid HASHEM 술탄 하미드 하쉠
Cast SUROUR Khan Agha, ASKAR Habiba, BESED Qaum, SANATGAR Parwin
Screenplay SEDQI Zaher
Cinematography AMINZAI Siddiq
Production Company Afghan Films
Afghanistan Great Massoud Ave 2. Kabul
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