Inside and Out: Afghan Life in Shahrbanoo Sadat's 'Wolf and Sheep'

Enabled by its director's experiences of living both in and outside Afghanistan, the tale of everyday life in Wolf and Sheep is one that is not only charming, but also challenges the Western penchant for associating the region with warfare. In conversation with director Shahrbanoo Sadat, Sarah Ward expounds on the film's narrative and divergence from the cinematic norm.

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Asian cinema, Middle East, village, youth, stereotype, typecast, war, naturalism, authenticity.