Watandar, My Countryman (2022)

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After former Afghan refugee and photographer, Muzafar Ali, discovers that Afghans have been an integral part of Australia for over 160 years, he begins to photograph their descendants in a search to define his own Afghan-Australian identity. The Cameleer Descendants are a mix of Aboriginal, Afghan and Colonial Australian and as Muzafar meets and connects with the resilient but traumatised community he learns about his new country’s complicated history. His journey is interrupted when Afghanistan is handed back to the Taliban by the US and International Forces, and he races to help his friends and colleagues left behind.

Director: Jolyon Hoff
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
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Language: العربية, English
Original Language: en

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More Films by Director: Jolyon Hoff
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Watandar, My Countryman about?
After former Afghan refugee and photographer, Muzafar Ali, discovers that Afghans have been an integral part of Australia for over 160 years, he begins to photograph their descendants in a search to define his own Afghan-Australian identity. The Cameleer Descendants are a mix of Aboriginal, Afghan and Colonial Australian and as Muzafar meets and connects with the resilient but traumatised community he learns about his new country’s complicated history. His journey is interrupted when Afghanistan is handed back to the Taliban by the US and International Forces, and he races to help his friends and colleagues left behind.
Who directed Watandar, My Countryman?
Watandar, My Countryman was directed by Jolyon Hoff.
Who stars in Watandar, My Countryman?
Watandar, My Countryman stars Muzafar Ali, Nici Cumpston, Ken Dadleh.
How long is Watandar, My Countryman?
Watandar, My Countryman has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is Watandar, My Countryman?
Watandar, My Countryman is a Documentary film.