| Black Kite | |
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| Directed by | Tarique Qayumi |
| Written by | Tarique Qayumi |
| Starring | Haji Gul Aser Leena Alam |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Countries | Afghanistan Canada |
| Language | Dari |
Black Kite is a 2017 Afghan-Canadian drama film written and directed by Tarique Qayumi and starring Haji Gul Aser and Leena Alam. The film was shot quickly over a fortnight where they moved locations to avoid being stopped by the Taliban.[1] The film was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival.[2]
- ^ Erbland, Kate (9 August 2017). "'Black Kite' Clip: Refugee-Turned-Filmmaker Tarique Qayumi Brings Unique Historical Drama to TIFF — Watch". IndieWire. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "Toronto Film Festival's Canadian Content to Include New Margaret Atwood Adaptation". The Wrap. 9 August 2017. Retrieved 9 August 2017.