WHAT WE LEFT UNFINISHED (2019) - Blu-ray Release of Mariam Ghani's Documentary

What We Left Unfinished 2019 New On Bluray

Product Description: In a time when film was more than just entertainment—it was a weapon—WHAT WE LEFT UNFINISHED unearths the incredible true stories behind five unfinished feature films from Afghanistan’s Communist era (1978-1991). Filmmakers who dared to defy the odds, creating stories that both reflected and resisted the shifting political tides, were thrust into a battle where their craft became a matter of life and death. Through stunningly restored, newly rediscovered footage from these long-lost films, WHAT WE LEFT UNFINISHED takes you on an unforgettable journey into a world where the line between history and fiction often blurred beyond recognition. Witness the filmmakers’ struggles against scarce resources, relentless threats, and political oppression as they sought to tell stories they believed could change the fate of their country.

WHAT WE LEFT UNFINISHED is not just a chronicle of lost films—it’s a window into the soul of a nation torn apart by war, ideology, and shifting allegiances. You’ll come to understand the cost Afghan filmmakers paid under Communism, the rewards they reaped despite the dangers, and why they still believe that cinema holds the power to heal the wounds that continue to divide Afghanistan today. This is a story of resilience, of hope, and of the unbreakable belief in the power of film to shape reality. Join us in uncovering a hidden chapter of history. A story that’s unfinished—but still calling for completion.

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Director: Mariam Ghani

Starring: Noor Hashim Abir, Adela Adim, Latif Ahmadi

Genre: Documentary

Runtime: 71 min

Rating: Not Rated

Language: Dari, English

Studio: Dekanalog

Home Video Release Date: May 27, 2025

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Codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Resolution: 1080p
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Region: Region A/1

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Blu-ray: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

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Blu-ray: English

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Region A Blu-ray
Introduction from filmmaker Mariam Ghani
Extended interview with filmmaker Latif Ahmadi
Q&A with filmmaker Mariam Ghani and Shahrzad Mojab, Director or Women and Gender Studies at the Institute at the University of Toronto
Discussion with composer Qasim Naqvi and Mariam Ghani
Follow The Leader (2019) - Short Film
Trailer for Dark Days (1974)
Trailer for Epic of Love (1986)
Trailer for What We Left Unfinished
English subtitles