Playing With Fire (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film
Released in 2014, Playing With Fire is a documentary film directed by Anneta Papathanasiou, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Playing with Fire is a documentary about the actresses in Afghanistan who are courageous enough to be involved with theater arts and find themselves facing harsh criticism, social disapproval and even threats about their lives and the lives of their families. Acting has even caused a girl's death in Kabul and many young actresses have been forced to flee the country. Anneta Papathanassou, actress and director from Greece, visits Kabul to teach ancient Greek theater and record the lives of Afghan artists, who try to combine art and culture under very difficult circumstances in this troubled country.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Playing With Fire page.
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- Where can I watch Playing With Fire (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Playing With Fire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- When was Playing With Fire released?
- Playing With Fire was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.