Fresh
The first film shot entirely in Afghanistan since the rise and fall of the Taliban, and it's a heartbreaking look back at life under that regime.
Peter Rainer, New York Magazine/Vulture
Osama
To save her family a girl must become a boy
2003 · 1h 23m · PG-13
Drama
Directed by
Siddiq Barmak
Overview
After the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan and the restriction of women in public life, a pre-teen girl is forced to masquerade as a boy in order to find work to support her mother and grandmother.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
96%
Tomatometer
Fresh
We've heard so much about the cruelty of the Taliban that we think we've heard it all. But there's something about seeing one small human story played out that is still overwhelming.
Jay Boyar, Orlando Sentinel
Fresh
Barmak proves an able craftsman. If the film's story stammers here and there, its overall power can't be denied.
Robert Denerstein, Denver Rocky Mountain News
Fresh
Barmak and his little star bring artistry and truth to the plight of women under the Taliban.
Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post
Fresh
A harrowing look at a disturbingly recent time that seems more rooted in a barbaric, distant past.
Bruce Westbrook, Houston Chronicle
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