Experience

The Failed Migration

A 28-minute short documentary that follows Afghan singer Javid Karezi, who experienced success until the Taliban took control of Afghanistan on August 15, 2021. The Taliban banned all music, prompting Javid and his family to flee to Quetta, Pakistan, where they lived for eight months. He struggled to support his family due to a language barrier and limited job opportunities, ultimately deciding to return to Kabul. Now, under Taliban rule, he faces depression.