10 Ghan International Film Festival Australia (GIFFA) -Event _ Sydney

Join us to Watch Award-winning films from Afghanistan, Australia and around the world.

Films to watch:

Echoes (پژواک) - short film

Director: Ahmad Ebrahimi
Producer: Ahmad ebrahimi, Caitlin Devos and Jake Coombes
Duration: 6.5  minutes 
Year: 2024
Country: Australia

In “Echoes,” Lena, a resilient immigrant, navigates the challenges of displacement in a tent. Inside her tent, she grapples with the scars of her past, revealing the resilience and determination of those living on the margins of society.

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Under Kabul's Sky (در زیر اسمان کابل) - Short Film

Director: Abdul hamid mandgar and
Freshtah Rastegar
Producer: kobra kiya
‍‍Duration: 8:51 minutes
Year: 2025

In Kabul, where the Taliban have barred girls from attending university, Freshta, a young woman deprived of higher education, teaches children under six and uses photography as a means of resistance against oblivion.

Through her lens, she captures moments of oppression, hope, and resilience. But in a city where truth is a crime, every photograph carries a risk.

This documentary is a poignant and raw portrayal of a young woman fighting for light in the darkness where her choices not only shape her own fate but also give voice to a silenced generation.

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Salam Sangi (سلام سنگی) Documentary

Director: Fahim Hashimy
Producer: Farda Film
‍Duration: 58 minutes 
Year: 2025

Country: Afghanistan, Iran, USA, Australia, Germany

Synopsis: This captivating documentary delves into the golden era of Afghan cinema through the life and legacy of Salam Sangi, one of Afghanistan’s most iconic actors of the 1980s and 1990s. Renowned for his magnetic presence, courage, and unforgettable performances, Sangi became a symbol of artistic expression and national pride during a time when cinema defined Afghanistan cultural identity.

Through rare archival footage, intimate interviews, and the voices of great filmmakers, writers, and artists, director Fahim Hashimy paints a vivid portrait of both a man and a movement. The film not only traces Sangi’s extraordinary journey but also reflects on the endurance of Afghan cinema, a creative force which has been silenced by current regime and censorship, yet kept alive through the unwavering passion of its storytellers mainly in exile. This documentary is a moving tribute to resilience, artistry, and the timeless power of film in the face of adversity.

Film trailer

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