Monday Morning Maybe

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Poster for The Forbidden Reel

The Forbidden Reel

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2020 | 121 min | Documentary, History

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for the curious and history buffs.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 2 hr 1 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

According to the official history of Afghanistan, ruthless destruction has always prevailed over art and creation; but there is another tale to be told, the forgotten account of a diverse and progressive country, seen through the lens of innovative filmmakers, a story that survives thanks to a few brave Afghans, a small but very passionate group that secretly fought to save a huge film archive that was constantly menaced by war and religious fanaticism.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 657 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ariel Nasr

  • Ahmed ZahedChild Siddiq
  • Adbul Rasool KhalaqiProjectionist
  • Hamsafar AzamSoviet Spy #1
  • Khaled AzizSoviet Spy #2
  • Mohamad YaqoodAfghan Films President
  • Farooq Ghulam BarakiTaliban #1
  • Jamil DakohaiTaliban #2
  • Safiulla SadiqiTaliban #3
  • Zakarya AminTaliban #4
  • Koko GulSiddiq's Mother