Kalash, The Last Infidels of Pakistan

Name: Kalash, The Last Infidels of Pakistan
Director: Gaël Métroz
Released: 2010

Gaël Métroz 2010

n a remote valley at the Pakistan-Afghan border, the last three thousand pagan Kalash live surrounded by the Muslim community and the Afghan refugees.This spring, the Taliban have passed the gates of her village.
As she leaves her carefree childhood behind, Najiba is at the turning point of Kalash history. She must choose between converting to Islam, embracing the modern world or allowing her traditions to continue. With this choice, her generation could put an end to the eternal return of the seasons, for so long sanctified by the Kalash.

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Running Time:

52 min.

Spoken Languages:

Kalasha

Subtitles:

English

Directors:

Gaël Métroz

Producers:

Francine Lusser, Gérard Monier

Cinematographers:

Gaël Métroz

Editors:

Véronique Rotelli

Production Companies:

Tipi'mages Productions

Religion and Spiritual..

Women

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