DVD & Blu-ray: JIRGA (2018) Starring Sam Smith and Sher Alam

Codec: MPEG-2
Resolution: 480i
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Encoding Format: 16:9
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only)

Product Description: An ex-soldier returns to Afghanistan to find the family of a civilian he accidentally killed during the war. Seeking forgiveness, he puts his life in the hands of the village justice system - the Jirga. Shot in Afghanistan after the Pakistani Secret Service cancelled permission to film, director Benjamin Gilmour took his star Sam Smith and filmed in Taliban-controlled regions of Afghanistan, using some non-actors, a few being former members of the Taliban itself. Australia's pick for Best Foreign Language Film for the 2019 Oscars. Winner of the Best Independent Film Award from the Australian Academy (AACTA). Winner of the coveted $100,000 prize at CineFest Oz. Official Selection at Toronto and Palm Springs. Languages: English and Pashto.

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Director: Benjamin Gilmour

Starring: Sam Smith, Sher Alam Miskeen Ustad

Genre: Drama, War

Runtime: 78 min

Rating: Not Rated

Language: English

Studio: Lightyear Entertainment

Home Video Release Date: October 29, 2019