Kandahar(2001)
Safar e Ghandehar
Kandahar Synopsis
After an Afghanistan-born woman who lives in Canada receives a letter from her suicidal sister, she takes a perilous journey through Afghanistan to try to find her.
Kandahar (2001) is a drama film directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, released on May 11, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Nelofer Pazira, Ike Ogut, Hassan Tantai and Sadou Teymouri. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 91 ratings.
- Director:
- Mohsen Makhmalbaf
- Writers:
- Mohsen Makhmalbaf
- Producers:
- Mohsen Makhmalbaf, Abbas Sagharisaz
- Cinematographer:
- Hossein Amiri
- Production:
- Makhmalbaf Film House Productions, Bac Films
- Status:
- Released
Kandahar (2001) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Kandahar before you stream it.
Kandahar Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nelofer Pazira
as Nafas
- Ike Ogut
Ike Ogut
as Naghadar
- Hassan Tantai
Hassan Tantai
as Tabib Sahid
- Sadou Teymouri
Sadou Teymouri
as Khak
- Hoyatala Hakimi
Hoyatala Hakimi
as Hayat
Noam Morgensztern
as Three children (voice)
- Monica Hankievich
Monica Hankievich
- Zahra Shafahi
Zahra Shafahi
- Safdar Shodjai
Safdar Shodjai
- Mollazaher Teymouri
Mollazaher Teymouri
Key crew
Directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, written by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, produced by Mohsen Makhmalbaf and Abbas Sagharisaz.
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Kandahar Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 91 ratings.
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Kandahar – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kandahar online?
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Kandahar (2001) is available to stream on wavve and Watcha, and to rent or buy from wavve. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Kandahar?
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The main cast of Kandahar (2001) includes Nelofer Pazira, Ike Ogut, Hassan Tantai, Sadou Teymouri and Hoyatala Hakimi. The film was directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Kandahar released?
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Kandahar was released on May 11, 2001 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Kandahar worth watching?
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Kandahar (2001) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 91 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Kandahar?
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Yes. The official Kandahar trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.