Osama 2004
“To save her family a girl must become a boy”
What is Osama?
Osama is a drama film released in 2004 with a runtime of one hour and twenty-three minutes. The film is set in Afghanistan following the rise of the Taliban and the implementation of restrictions on women in public life.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2004
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 83 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 24, 2004
- Original language
- FA
- Origin
- Afghanistan, Iran, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Studios
- Hubert Bals Fund, NHK, LeBrocquy Fraser Productions
- Budget
- $46,000
- Revenue
- $3,910,519
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Osama is a drama film released in 2004 with a runtime of one hour and twenty-three minutes. The film is set in Afghanistan following the rise of the Taliban and the implementation of restrictions on women in public life. The story follows a preteen girl who is forced to masquerade as a boy in order to find work so that she can support her mother and grandmother.
Should you watch it?
“To support her family, a preteen girl must masquerade as a boy in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan.”
- A compelling story of a preteen girl supporting her mother and grandmother
- Set against the historical backdrop of the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan
- Directed by Siddiq Barmak
- The film focuses on the heavy restrictions placed on women in public life
Watch it if you are interested in a drama about survival under the Taliban regime.
The film is a drama with a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes.
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Is Osama worth watching?
The film is a drama directed by Siddiq Barmak that explores life under the Taliban.
How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes.
What is the main plot?
A preteen girl in Afghanistan masquerades as a boy to support her family.
What is the genre of the film?
Osama is categorized as a drama.
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