The little-known story of nonviolent activist Badshah Khan, a Pashtun warrior who became Pakistan's answer to Mahatma Gandhi, is brought to life in this remarkable documentary, filmed across Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India, and featuring interviews with Hamid Karzai, Pervez Musharraf, and other key South Asian figures. Narrated by Indian acting legend Om Puri and with music by David Amram.
by T.C. McLuhan, Afghanistan/India/Pakistan/USA 2008, 92 mins,
2009 | MIEFF, Abu Dhabi
* DOCUMENTARY FEATURE COMPETITION
* MIDDLE EAST PREMIERE