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Azadi

  • 2005
  • 20m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
41
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Azadi (2005)
DramaShort

Azadi follows the plight of an Afghan schoolteacher and his asthmatic son, who escape their oppressive Taliban homeland in search of a new life in Australia.Azadi follows the plight of an Afghan schoolteacher and his asthmatic son, who escape their oppressive Taliban homeland in search of a new life in Australia.Azadi follows the plight of an Afghan schoolteacher and his asthmatic son, who escape their oppressive Taliban homeland in search of a new life in Australia.

  • Director
    • Anthony Maras
  • Writer
    • Anthony Maras
  • Stars
    • Seleman Haider
    • Rodney Afif
    • Rod Gasson
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    41
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Anthony Maras
    • Writer
      • Anthony Maras
    • Stars
      • Seleman Haider
      • Rodney Afif
      • Rod Gasson
    • 1User review
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Seleman Haider
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    Important must-see film for all Australians

    Azadi is the name of Afghan Freedom tower and this film is about a long journey to freedom. "Azadi" is a brave fantastic film that should be compulsory viewing for all Australians. This film taps at the heart and prompts one to get off the couch and change the world. The film by director Anthony Maras is as relevant today in 2007 as when it was made in 2005. Azadi represents the documentary that must be made of the experience of the Woomera detainees; the documentary that could never be made because filming in Afghanastan or in the detention centre is forbidden. The mix of film, documentary footage and news reels confirms the honesty and reality of the story. Believable earnest performances by the actors convince audiences that this is a true story.. I think this film makes a difference.

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      The riot scene at the film's climax was partially shot at notorious Easter protests at the Woomera and Baxter Detention centres. The protests turned into a mass-breakout and riot where over 70 detainees escaped after overpowering guards with metal poles from disassembled bunk beds.

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 20, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Official site
      • Adelaide Film Festival Investment Fund (Australia)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Dari
    • Filming locations
      • Woomera Detention Centre, Woomera, South Australia, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Adelaide Film Festival
      • Mills Street
      • South Australian Youth Arts Board
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    • Budget
      • A$200,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 20m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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