The Network (2013)

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Synopsis

This documentary follows Afghanistan's first independent television network, TOLO TV, and the group of family members and dedicated staff behind it. Launched in 2004, TOLO TV has grown to be Afghanistan's largest and most successful television network employing over 800 Afghans, producing news, current affairs, drama, comedy, music, and lifestyle programs. But as the country faces the impending withdrawal of foreign troops, and with security rapidly deteriorating, the film reveals an uncertain future for the network and its employees, many of whom are women.

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 27th, 2013 (Limited) by FilmBuff
MPA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 97 minutes
Plot point: News
Social setting: Afghanistan War, TV Industry
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: XYZ Films, Corniche Pictures, Nerdy Girl Films
Production Countries: Australia, United Kingdom
Languages: English

Interviewee

Saad Mohseni    Himself
Zaid Mohseni    Himself
Jahid Mohseni    Himself
Wajma Mohseni    Herself
Trudi-Ann Tierney    Herself
Muffy Potter    Herself
Mujeeb Arez    Himself
Rateb Noori    Himself
Andi Wilmers    Herself

Production and Technical Credits

Eva Orner    Director
Eva Orner    Screenwriter
Abazar Khayami    Director of Photography
Luis Lopez    Editor
Darrin Roberts    Editor
Mark Rivett    Composer
David F. Van Slyke    Sound Mixer

Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.


Synopsis

This documentary follows Afghanistan's first independent television network, TOLO TV, and the group of family members and dedicated staff behind it. Launched in 2004, TOLO TV has grown to be Afghanistan's largest and most successful television network employing over 800 Afghans, producing news, current affairs, drama, comedy, music, and lifestyle programs. But as the country faces the impending withdrawal of foreign troops, and with security rapidly deteriorating, the film reveals an uncertain future for the network and its employees, many of whom are women.

Metrics

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 27th, 2013 (Limited) by FilmBuff
MPA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 97 minutes
Plot point: News
Social setting: Afghanistan War, TV Industry
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: XYZ Films, Corniche Pictures, Nerdy Girl Films
Production Countries: Australia, United Kingdom
Languages: English

Interviewee

Saad Mohseni    Himself
Zaid Mohseni    Himself
Jahid Mohseni    Himself
Wajma Mohseni    Herself
Trudi-Ann Tierney    Herself
Muffy Potter    Herself
Mujeeb Arez    Himself
Rateb Noori    Himself
Andi Wilmers    Herself

Production and Technical Credits

Eva Orner    Director
Eva Orner    Screenwriter
Abazar Khayami    Director of Photography
Luis Lopez    Editor
Darrin Roberts    Editor
Mark Rivett    Composer
David F. Van Slyke    Sound Mixer

Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.