The Prince of Nothingwood

12
1h 25m
2017
6.711 /10 (19)

Overview

French documentarist Sonia Kronlund follows actor and director Salim Shaheen, an Afghan movie star who produced more than 110 low-budget movies in a country devastated by war.

Country : Afghanistan, France, Germany
Languages : Français, English, فارسی
Released Date: 2017-06-14

Top Billed Cast

Salim Shaheen

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