Afghanistan 1362: Memories of a Journey 1985 Directed by Volker Koepp Afghanistan 1362 - Erinnerung an eine Reise
In December 1979, the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan. Four years later—the Islamic calendar's year 1362—, director Volker Koepp visited Kabul and neighboring provinces. Koepp met a cross-section of people, such as soldiers, intellectuals, kids, and nomads, and with sensitive intensity told stories of their daily lives in the turmoil of an “undeclared war.” This travelogue, which was undertaken with the GDR’s consent, took a political risk because it expresses Koepp’s doubt that conflicts can be solved through military invention.
Language
German
Gnere
Documentary
Production Company
DEFA-Studio für Wochenschau und Dokumentarfilme
Release Date 15 October 1985
51 mins
