description Osama Overview
Osama is a 2003 Afghan drama directed by Siddiq Barmak that portrays a young girl’s deception as a boy to aid her family under Taliban rule. Shot entirely in Afghanistan following a 1996 ban on filmmaking, the film represents the first production since that time. It was an international co-production involving companies from six countries.
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info Osama Specifications
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Year | 2003 |
help Osama FAQ
Why does the girl disguise herself as a boy in Osama?
Under Taliban rule in the film, women are barred from working outside the home, leaving the girl's mother and grandmother with no male provider. They cut the girl's hair and send her out as a boy named Osama so the family can survive.
Was Osama really made in Afghanistan after the Taliban film ban?
Yes, Siddiq Barmak's 2003 drama was shot in Afghanistan after the Taliban-era ban on filmmaking. It is widely cited as the first feature shot entirely in Afghanistan after that 1996 ban.
Who plays the girl in Osama?
The title role is played by Marina Golbahari, who was a young nonprofessional performer from Kabul. Barmak used mostly amateur actors, which adds to the film's stark, street-level feeling.
What major international prize did Osama win?
Osama won the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film in 2004. That award was unusually visible for an Afghan production with a very small reported budget.
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