Afghanistan 1362: Memories of a Journey
In December 1979, the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan. Four years later—the Islamic calendar's year 1362—, director Volker Koepp visited Kabul and neighboring provinces. Koepp met a cross-section of people, such as soldiers, intellectuals, kids, and nomads, and with sensitive intensity told stories of their daily lives in the turmoil of an “undeclared war.” This travelogue, which was undertaken with the GDR’s consent, took a political risk because it expresses Koepp’s doubt that conflicts can be solved through military invention.
- Overview
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Afghanistan 1362: Memories of a Journey
- Overview
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 15, 1985
Runtime
0h 51m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Afghanistan 1362 - Erinnerung an eine Reise
Production Companies
DEFA-Studio für Wochenschau und Dokumentarfilme
Director
Volker Koepp
Description
In December 1979, the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan. Four years later—the Islamic calendar's year 1362—, director Volker Koepp visited Kabul and neighboring provinces. Koepp met a cross-section of people, such as soldiers, intellectuals, kids, and nomads, and with sensitive intensity told stories of their daily lives in the turmoil of an “undeclared war.” This travelogue, which was undertaken with the GDR’s consent, took a political risk because it expresses Koepp’s doubt that conflicts can be solved through military invention.
