Amir

Amir

Amir

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Amir

2002

0h 54m

7.0(1 votes)

Comedy

Overview

This film portrays aspects of an Afghan refugee's life - his living conditions in Peshawar and his longing to return to Herat. It is also about Amir's life as a professional musician and his relationships with other musicians in Peshawar.

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Cast & crew

6 featured cast members

Starring

Uroš Fürst

Amir

Aleksandra Balmazović

Aleksandra Balmazović

Slađana

Magdalena Kropiunig

Magdalena Kropiunig

Mojca

Marko Miladinovič

Marko Miladinovič

Bojan

Sonja Pavšič

Upokojenka

Velimir Živojinović

Velimir Živojinović

Amirjev oče

Creative team

Directed by: Miha Čelar
Written by: Miha Čelar

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