Massoud the Afghan(1998)

Massoud the Afghan Synopsis

The friendship between Christophe de Ponfilly and Commander Massoud, a legendary figure of the Afghan resistance against the Soviet invader, goes back to the filmmaker's first film, "A Valley Against an Empire", made in 1981. Fifteen years later, weakened, isolated, betrayed by many of his own, the "Lion of Panshir" has not surrendered to his new and implacable enemies, the Taliban. While preparing his next offensive, he evokes his commitment and his fights, and bears witness to a history in which he has been one of the main actors for twenty years. At the same time, the director questions the role and power of the media, as well as his own approach as a filmmaker. Commander Massoud was killed in an attack in September 2001.

Massoud the Afghan (1998) is a documentary and history film directed by Christophe de Ponfilly, released on September 30, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Christophe de Ponfilly, Ahmad Shah Massoud and Merabuddine. Viewers rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 4 ratings.