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 |
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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.
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 |
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.