Jirga
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Jirga
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eng
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Jirga
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Originally produced by 1091 Media in 2018
Runtime
78
Summary
An ex-soldier returns to Afghanistan to find the family of a civilian he accidentally killed during the war. Seeking forgiveness, he puts his life in the hands of the village justice system - the Jirga. Shot in Afghanistan, director Benjamin Gilmour filmed in Taliban-controlled regions of Afghanistan, using some non-actors, a few being former members of the Taliban itself. Official Selection at the **Toronto International Film Festival**
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live action
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