{"product_id":"the-swallows-of-kabul-dvd","title":"The Swallows of Kabul (DVD) PREORDER","description":"\u003ch1\u003en Taliban-ruled Kabul, a tragic event links two couples as they struggle with love, loss, and hope under oppression.\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Swallows of Kabul\u003c\/i\u003e is a powerful animated drama adapted from Yasmina Khadra's acclaimed novel, set in Kabul during the summer of 1998 under Taliban rule. Young lovers Zunaira and Mohsen dream of a future free from violence, oppression, and religious extremism, while prison guard Atiq struggles to care for his terminally ill wife Mussarat. Following one tragic, impulsive act, the lives of both couples become inextricably linked as they confront injustice, sacrifice, and the struggle to preserve hope in a society stripped of compassion and freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRendered in stunning watercolor-inspired animation, the film explores the emotional and moral consequences of life under authoritarian rule while emphasizing the resilience of the human spirit. Directors Zabou Breitman and Éléa Gobbé-Mévellec faithfully adapt Khadra's celebrated novel into an emotionally resonant feature examining love, dignity, resistance, and survival against overwhelming oppression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePremiering in the Un Certain Regard section of the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, the film also received recognition at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival and earned nominations for Best Animated Film at both the César Awards and the European Film Awards. Its mature storytelling and painterly visual style have established it as one of the most acclaimed animated literary adaptations of recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReleased by KimStim, this Region 1 DVD presents the complete 81-minute feature in French.\u003c\/p\u003e         \u003ch2\u003eMedia\u003c\/h2\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1132248589\/b7b22d9f08?fl=ls\u0026amp;fe=ec\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWatch trailer »\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCast \u0026amp; Crew\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e      Hiam Abbass as Mussarat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e      Simon Abkarian as Atiq\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e      Zita Hanrot as Zunaira\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Zabou Breitman\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eléa Gobbé-Mévellec\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Bertossa Joelle\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e KimStim\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Animation (not Anime\/Manga)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e French  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRun Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 81 mins\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1       \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\/13\/26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 760137219613\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"KIMSTIM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48608623362297,"sku":"KS2198","price":22.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/4889\/files\/KS2198.jpg?v=1782761347","url":"https:\/\/mvdshop.com\/products\/the-swallows-of-kabul-dvd","provider":"MVD Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}