The Forbidden Strings (1) • Directed by Hasan Noori • 2019 • Afghanistan

The Forbidden Strings follows four musicians named Soori, Akbar, Mohamad, and Hakim, who form the Afghan rock band Arikain in Iran. Hasan Noori accompanies them as they journey from Iran to Afghanistan to perform in their first concert. While traveling from Kabul to Bamiyan, they have no choice but to go by car, despite the possibility of being attacked by the Taliban. Noori carefully constructs the scenes in a way that explores how these young musicians survive in two different countries, the first of which has denied them their dream to hold a concert, and the second which is constantly on the brink of war. Despite the many obstacles the band members face, their love of music is never lost or forgotten.

The personal lives and musical aspirations of these young people intertwine and collide as they try to maintain equilibrium between the two. The film captures the relentless struggle and incredible amount of effort put in by each of them in order to be seen and heard. The Forbidden Strings is an honest and daring film that cannot help but engage its audience. The four musicians give moving performances, and the result is dazzling and unforgettable.

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