Landmines - A Love Story
In the ruined city of Kabul, Shah, a former Mujaheddin soldier, noticed a pretty Tajik girl who had only one leg, and began to court her. Amidst the chaos and violence, and despite all the obstacles of tradition and religion, Shah and Habiba were allowed to marry. Part observational film, part essay, this compelling documentary from Dennis O'Rourke (recipient of the AFF 2005 Don Dunstan Award) is a celebration of life, hope and love set in Afghanistan whose name has become synonymous with conflict.
Dennis O'Rourke will be a guest of the Festival
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Meet The Filmmaker Session
Facilitated by the Australian Film Television & Radio School, there will be the opportunity to talk with Director Dennis O'Rourke (Qld) in a Q&A session in the cinema immediately following the screening of this on Monday 21 February at 7:30 PM at Greater Union - Cinema 1
Facilitated by the Australian Film Television & Radio School, there will be the opportunity to talk with Director Dennis O'Rourke (Qld) in a Q&A session in the cinema immediately following the screening of this on Thursday 24 February at 12.45 PM at Mercury Cinema
When
7:30 PM Monday, 21 February
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Greater Union - Cinema 5
12:45 PM Thursday, 24 February
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Mercury Cinema
Ticket Price
Full price $14
Industry $12
SPU Concession $10
As Part Of
Don Dunstan AwardGeneral Documentaries
About Landmines - A Love Story
77 minutesDigital Betacam
Stereo
Print Source
Camera Work Pty Ltd
Dennis O'Rourke
mail@cameraworklimited.com
About the Director
Dennis O'Rourke
The celebrated filmmaker Dennis O'Rourke was born in 1945 in Brisbane and has been making documentaries since the 1970s. His films depict the collision of cultures in Australia, Papua New Guinea, the South Pacific and South-East Asia.
Filmography
Landmines – A Love Story (2005)Cunnamulla (2000)
The Good Woman of Bangkok (1991)
Cannibal Tours (1988)
Half Life (1985)
The Sharkcallers of Kontu (1982)
Yap: How Did You Know We'd Like TV? (1980)
Ileksen (1979)