Laughing in Afghanistan (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2023, Laughing in Afghanistan is a documentary film directed by Anneta Papathanasiou, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Karim Asir, the Afghan Charlie Chaplin, in the midst of bombs and disasters, gives performances using laughter as his only weapon. When the Taliban takeover, Karim is threatened with death. After a series of adversities, he manages to arrive in Greece. We follow his life adventure, and through his story, we explore the issue of laughter – in Afghanistan and beyond.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Laughing in Afghanistan has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Laughing in Afghanistan page.
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- Where can I watch Laughing in Afghanistan (2023)?
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- Is Laughing in Afghanistan worth watching?
- Laughing in Afghanistan holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Laughing in Afghanistan released?
- Laughing in Afghanistan was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.