The Land of the Enlightened(2016)
How children master their lives in war-torn Afghanistan by engaging in ingenious commerce.
The Land of the Enlightened Synopsis
A group of Kuchi children are living in a minefield around Bagram airfield, Afghanistan. They dig out anti-personal mines in order to sell the explosives to child workers mining in a Lappis Lazulli mine. The trajectory of the blue precious stones goes towards Tajikistan and China, through an area controlled by child soldiers. When they are not waging their own mini-wars in the daily madness of life in Afghanistan, the children are fleeing away in their personal fantasies and dreams, while the American soldiers are planning their retreat...
The Land of the Enlightened (2016) is a documentary film directed by Pieter-Jan De Pue, released on March 16, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Gholam Nasir, Khyrgyz Baj, Zulfu and Noor. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Pieter-Jan De Pue
- Writers:
- Pieter-Jan De Pue
- Producers:
- Bart Van Langendonck
- Cinematographer:
- Pieter-Jan De Pue
- Production:
- Sciapode, Savage Film, Fastnet Films, Beetz Brothers Film Production, Submarine, ZDF/Arte, Canvas, Interkerkelijke Omroep Nederland (IKON), Eyeworks, Prime
- Status:
- Released
The Land of the Enlightened Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Pieter-Jan De Pue, written by Pieter-Jan De Pue, produced by Bart Van Langendonck.
Explore more Documentary titles
The Land of the Enlightened Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 14 ratings.
You may also like
Come See Me in the Good Light
2025
Fuck
2006
Game of Thrones: The Last Watch
2019
Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story
2025
A Toxic Love Story
2026
Restrepo
2010
McQueen
2018
For Sama
2019
The Crash
2026
Maternal Instinct
2026
Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me
2022
The Beach Boys
2024
Overnight
2003
To Kill a Tiger
2023
Boys State
2020
Voyeur
2017
Wick Is Pain
2025
Halftime
2022
The Final: Attack on Wembley
2024
Unknown Number: The High School Catfish
2025
Movies similar to The Land of the Enlightened
Writing Hawa
2025
Baglar
2016
Tears of the Sexten Dolomites
2014
World War Two: A Timewatch Guide
2016
Moravský Manchester
2023
Extranjeros de sí mismos
2000
The Concavenator Valley
2023
Um Dia Eu Fui Zeus
2022
Tsahal
1994
Dead Gay Men and Living Lesbians
2008
Magaluf Ghost Town
2021
The Final Mission: Foxy's War
Movie
Afghanistan. Edges of War
2022
Napoleon: Destiny and Death
2021
Stories of the Kosovo War
2019
Shake Hands with Danger
1980
The Venerable W.
2017
Where My Heart Beats
2012
Three Songs for Benazir
2021
Shameless Propaganda
2013
The Land of the Enlightened – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Land of the Enlightened online?
+
The Land of the Enlightened (2016) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Land of the Enlightened?
+
The main cast of The Land of the Enlightened (2016) includes Gholam Nasir, Khyrgyz Baj, Zulfu and Noor. The film was directed by Pieter-Jan De Pue. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Land of the Enlightened released?
+
The Land of the Enlightened was released on March 16, 2016 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is The Land of the Enlightened worth watching?
+
The Land of the Enlightened (2016) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.