AFGHANISTAN BY CHOICE

Short Documentary

Director Alexandria Bombach
Cinematographer Amin Palangi, Alexandria Bombach
Producer Alexandria Bombach

Cast Arash Seddique, Rana Qaderi, Helena Saboori, Omaid Sharifi

Awards
Winner of Golden Eagle, CINE Award

For Afghans, the choice to leave or stay in Afghanistan is a decision that must be made every day. Filmed in January 2016, AFGHANISTAN BY CHOICE serves as a portrait of how it feels to live day to day in Kabul right now interweaving the lives of five Afghans who are making the choice to stay, leave on a special visa, or plan to leave illegally. This choice is not a simple one. Filled with regret, promise, disappointment, pride, frustration, and hope every individual stands to lose so much no matter what they decide.

AFGHANISTAN BY CHOICE

Short Documentary

Director  Alexandria Bombach
Cinematographer  Amin Palangi, Alexandria Bombach
Producer  Alexandria Bombach

Cast  Arash Seddique, Rana Qaderi, Helena Saboori, Omaid Sharifi

For Afghans, the choice to leave or stay in Afghanistan is a decision that must be made every day. Filmed in January 2016, AFGHANISTAN BY CHOICE serves as a portrait of how it feels to live day to day in Kabul right now interweaving the lives of five Afghans who are making the choice to stay, leave on a special visa, or plan to leave illegally. This choice is not a simple one. Filled with regret, promise, disappointment, pride, frustration, and hope every individual stands to lose so much no matter what they decide.