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Even in Kabul, they secretly watch this German-made rom-com about Afghanistan. 'My country is often distorted in Western productions'
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Afghan-born Shahrbanoo Sadat created the first Afghan romantic comedy from Germany. She intentionally avoided making it a political indictment of the Taliban, focusing instead on the Afghanistan she loves. The film challenges black-and-white narratives, resonating even in Kabul where Western portrayals are often seen as distorted.
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