Project Detail

The Other Side of the Tora Bora

Synopsis

In the face of growing Taliban and sectarian tensions, The Other Side of the Tora Bora returns to the North West Frontier Provinces of Pakistan five years on from Operation Enduring Freedom. Through exceptional access, this unique film looks beyond the region's veil of infamy exposing an ancient culture on the cusp of change and a region under threat growing from Taliban forces.

Details

Year
2008
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
29 mins
Format
MiniDV
Director
Alia Ayub 1st Feature
Producer
Sarah Tierney
Editor
Mandi McInnes
Director of Photography
Alia Ayub

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Clarity Productions

4 Stables Yard
Argyle Court
1103 Argyle Street
Glasgow, G3 8ND
UK

T +44 (0)14 1221 8821

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