When She Hears the Bells(2026)
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When She Hears the Bells Synopsis
Afghanistan, summer 2021. As the Taliban gradually seize control of the country, Leila, a young widow, arrives in Kabul. She begins working in a kitchen that she discovers is part of a Bacha Bazi house. Very young, androgynous boys there dance dressed as women before audiences of men. She meets Tamim, a Bacha whom she decides to help. She will try to save other young boys and leave the country before the city falls.
When She Hears the Bells (2026) is a drama and action film directed by Chabname Zariab, released on November 18, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Golshifteh Farahani, Rohed Khan, Sayed Hashimi and Azizullah Hamrah.
- Director:
- Chabname Zariab
- Writers:
- Chabname Zariab, Parande Zariab
- Producers:
- Jean-Etienne Brat, Lou Chicoteau
- Composer:
- Maxence Dussère
- Production:
- Acqua alta, Alta Rocca Films, ARTE France Cinéma, Starhaus Filmproduktion, Versus Production
- Status:
- Post Production
When She Hears the Bells Cast & Crew
Main cast
Golshifteh Farahani
as Leila
Rohed Khan
as Milad
- Sayed Hashimi
Sayed Hashimi
as Mahmood
- Azizullah Hamrah
Azizullah Hamrah
as Haji
- Zobair Padash
Zobair Padash
as Imam Rahman
Forouzan Jamshidnejad
as Fazila
- Venus Nazari
Venus Nazari
as Roya
- Fatima Tawakkuli
Fatima Tawakkuli
as Marie
Key crew
Directed by Chabname Zariab, written by Chabname Zariab and Parande Zariab, produced by Jean-Etienne Brat and Lou Chicoteau.
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When She Hears the Bells – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in When She Hears the Bells?
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The main cast of When She Hears the Bells (2026) includes Golshifteh Farahani, Rohed Khan, Sayed Hashimi, Azizullah Hamrah and Zobair Padash. The film was directed by Chabname Zariab. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was When She Hears the Bells released?
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When She Hears the Bells was released on November 18, 2026 and runs for 1h 23m.