Black Kite (film) explained

Black Kite
Director:	Tarique Qayumi
Starring:	Haji Gul Aser Leena Alam
Runtime:	87 minutes
Country:	Afghanistan Canada
Language:	Dari

Black Kite is a 2017 Afghan-Canadian drama film written and directed by Tarique Qayumi and starring Haji Gul Aser and Leena Alam. The film was shot quickly over a fortnight where they moved locations to avoid being stopped by the Taliban.^[1] The film was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival.^[2]

Plot

The film follows a man (Asur), his daughter (Alam), and his love of kites in the context of 50 years of Afghan history, including the banning of kite flying by the Taliban.^[3]

Reception

Critics praised the "captivating story"^[4] and use of animation^[5] but criticized the film for its "charmless protagonist"^[6] and score.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Erbland. Kate. 9 August 2017. 'Black Kite' Clip: Refugee-Turned-Filmmaker Tarique Qayumi Brings Unique Historical Drama to TIFF — Watch. 7 December 2021. IndieWire. en.
2. Web site: Toronto Film Festival's Canadian Content to Include New Margaret Atwood Adaptation . The Wrap. 9 August 2017. 9 August 2017.
3. Web site: Black Kite - Rotten Tomatoes . 2023-06-02 . www.rottentomatoes.com . en.
4. News: Hertz . Barry . 2018-05-31 . Review: Black Kite wants to be the most inspiring film you’ll see all year . en-CA . The Globe and Mail . 2023-06-02.
5. Web site: Simon . Alissa . 2018-02-13 . Film Review: ‘Black Kite’ . 2023-06-02 . Variety . en-US.
6. Web site: Dalton . Stephen . 2017-09-10 . ‘Black Kite’: Film Review TIFF 2017 . 2023-06-02 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US.