In this world

DVD 2004

The hazardous journey of two Afghan boys as they travel from Pakistan through Iran, Turkey, Italy, France and the UK in search of refuge in London, revealing the desperate measures people take to escape persecution and life-threatening conditions. The script is based on first-hand accounts of refugees' journeys, and the non-actors in the lead roles had their journey 'organised' by the filmmakers, who captured their spontaneous reactions to sugges...

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Afghans Europe Drama

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Refugee camps Pakistan Drama

Refugee children Afghanistan Drama

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ISBN:

9781594470288
1594470286

Edition:

[Widescreen]

Description:

1 videodisc (88 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
polychrome
digital
optical
Dolby
NTSC
video file
DVD video
region 1

Target Audience Note:

CHVR: not rated ; MPAA rating: R

Notes:

Originally produced in 2002
Special features: behind-the-scenes footage with commentary from Michael Winterbottom and Tony Grisoni; director's introduction from the Sundance Film Series; U.S. and UK theatrical trailers; production notes and biographies; highlights from the 2003 Sundance Film Series
Director of photography, Marcel Zyskind ; editor, Peter Christelis ; music, Dario Marianelli
Jamal Udin Torabi, Enayatullah, Imran Paracha, Hiddayatullah, Jamau, Mirwais Torabi
DVD, NTSC; region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital
In Pushto, Persian, and English with English subtitles
Berlin International Films Festival, 2003: Golden Bear - Best Film; Ecumenical Jury Prize; Peace Film Prize

Contents:

Special features: Widescreen format
Behind-the-scenes footage with commentary from Michael Winterbottom and Tony Grisoni
Director's introduction from the Sundance Film Series
U.S. and UK theatrical trailers
Production notes and biographies
Highlights from the 2003 Sundance Film Series
Language: English

LCCN:

be2004002492

Control Number:

1011111

UPC:

758445903324

Other Authors:

BBC Films
Christelis, Peter, film editor
Eaton, Andrew, producer
Enayatullah., actor
Film Consortium
Film Council (Great Britain)
Grisoni, Tony, screenwriter
Marianelli, Dario, composer
Overland, Anita, producer
Revolution Films
Showtime Entertainment
Sundance Channel Home Entertainment
Torabi, Jamal Udin, actor
Winterbottom, Michael, director
Works (Firm)
Zyskind, Marcel, director of photography

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