Angels Are Made of Light

"Angels Are Made of Light" offers a poignant and intimate look into the lives of students and teachers at a small school in Kabul, Afghanistan, over the course of three years. Through their stories, the film paints a nuanced portrait of a nation struggling to find its footing amidst political turmoil and conflict. We meet Sohrab, a young boy with a passion for books, his older brother Rostam, torn between family tradition and personal aspirations, and their mother Fazula, a teacher reflecting on the changing nature of youth in Afghanistan. The film also features Nik Mohammed, a teacher with a wealth of memories, Nabiullah, a new student with big dreams, and Moqades, a young religion teacher advocating for non-violence. As the presidential election passes and the country enters a new era, the film asks what the future holds for the people of Afghanistan. A powerful and moving documentary that sheds light on the human side of war-torn nations.

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