When You Hear the Bells

When You Hear the Bells 2016 Directed by Chabname Zariab Au bruit des clochettes

In Afghanistan, "batchas" are young male prostitutes who live under the protection of a master in a house where they are trained to dance dressed as girls for a men's audience. Veteran dancer Saman starts worrying when he sees Bijane, the new recruit, who has been chosen to replace him. Despite his jealousy, he must initiate Bijane into the art of the Batcha dancing.

Country Iran

Production Countries France , Tunisia

Language Persian

Spoken Language Persian

Gnere Drama

Production Companies Les Films du Bal , Godolphin Films

Release Date 24 January 2016

26 mins