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No Book This Year

No Book This Year

202437m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2024

Runtime

37m

Storyline

"No Book This Year" tells the story of Yalda, a former staff member of Afghanistan's booth at the Frankfurt Book Fair. Years after the booth's closure, Yalda takes it upon herself to independently relaunch Afghanistan's presence at the fair. Despite numerous challenges and obstacles, her unwavering determination to showcase Afghan literature and culture shines through, illustrating the resilience of the human spirit in preserving cultural heritage.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
37m
Nov 1, 2024
Digital Release
Nov 1, 2024
Languages
EnglishGermanPersian
Director
Hesam Sharifi
Production Countries
Germany
Official Website

Top Cast

1 Cast Members

Yalda Abbasi

Yalda Abbasi

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