After the Curtain (2016)

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In Emelie Mahdavian's After the Curtain, four female dancers battle shifting cultural norms and face increasing disfavor in the Post-Soviet, predominantly Muslim nation of Tajikistan. The women weigh their love of art against economic hardship, loneliness, and social reproach in this intimate portrait, which also celebrates the rich dance and music culture of a Central Asian country largely unknown in the West.

Director: Emelie Coleman Mahdavian
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
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Language: Tajik, English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is After the Curtain about?
In Emelie Mahdavian's After the Curtain, four female dancers battle shifting cultural norms and face increasing disfavor in the Post-Soviet, predominantly Muslim nation of Tajikistan. The women weigh their love of art against economic hardship, loneliness, and social reproach in this intimate portrait, which also celebrates the rich dance and music culture of a Central Asian country largely unknown in the West.
Who directed After the Curtain?
After the Curtain was directed by Emelie Coleman Mahdavian.
How long is After the Curtain?
After the Curtain has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is After the Curtain?
After the Curtain is a Documentary film.