| Ghosts of Afghanistan | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Julian Sher |
| Written by | Julian Sher Graeme Smith Natalie Dubois |
| Produced by | Natalie Dubois Arnie Gelbart |
| Starring | Graeme Smith |
| Cinematography | Iqbal Ahmad Sapand |
| Edited by | Susan Shanks |
| Music by | Eric LeMoyne |
Production company | Galafilm Productions |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Ghosts of Afghanistan is a Canadian documentary film, directed by Julian Sher and released in 2021. [1] The film documents the return of Canadian journalist Graeme Smith to Afghanistan, several years after his stint covering the War in Afghanistan for The Globe and Mail , and his interviews with various people about the effects of the war on Afghan society. [2]
The film premiered September 8, 2021 on TVOntario, [3] although it also had selected film festival screenings including at the Human Rights Film Festival in Berlin. [1]
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Screen Awards | 2022 | Donald Brittain Award | Arnie Gelbart, Julian Sher, Natalie Dubois | Won | [4] |
| Best Writing in a Documentary Program | Julian Sher, Graeme Smith, Natalie Dubois | Won | |||
| Best Editing in a Documentary Program or Series | Susan Shanks | Won | |||
| Best Direction in a Documentary Program | Julian Sher | Nominated | [5] |