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Elizabeth Mirzaei

In this poetical portrait that transcends the standard documentary treatment of war and refugees, filmmakers Gulistan and Elizabeth Mirzaei explore the dreams, frustrations and love experienced by Shaista and Benazir, a young Afghan couple living in a Kabul displacement camp. Ken sat down with Gulistan, Elizabeth, and producer Omar Mullick (“These Birds Walk”) to discuss their creative approach and learn more about the interior and exterior lives of these two remarkable people. Premiering on Netflix on January 24th, “Three Songs for Benazir” is one of 15 shorts named to the Oscar Shortlist.

In this poetical portrait that transcends the standard documentary treatment of war and refugees, filmmakers Gulistan and Elizabeth Mirzaei explore the dreams, frustrations and love experienced by Shaista and Benazir, a young Afghan couple living in a Kabul displacement camp. Ken sat down with Gulistan, Elizabeth, and producer Omar Mullick (“<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaLSrOvHo_Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">These Birds Walk</a>”) to discuss their creative approach and learn more about the interior and exterior lives of these two remarkable people. Premiering on <a href="https://www.netflix.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Netflix </a>on January 24th, “Three Songs for Benazir” is one of 15 shorts named to the Oscar Shortlist.

”Three Songs for Benazir” with Gulistan and Elizabeth Mirzaei & Omar Mullick

Co-directors Elizabeth Mirzaei and Gulistan Mirzaei’s insightful documentary, 3 SONGS FOR BENAZIR tell the story of Shaista, a young man who—newly married to Benazir and living in a displacement camp in Kabul—struggles to balance his dreams of being the first from his tribe to join the Afghan National Army with the responsibilities of starting a family. Gulistan and Elizabeth Mirzaei’s remarkable access sheds light on the experience of modern-day Afghans who live, love, and seek space for themselves amid constant instability. Co-director Elizabeth Mirzaei (Gulistan Mirzaei) and Producer Omar Mullick join us for a conversation on their strikingly intimate portrait of a young man in love determined to break free of his tribal bonds, defying his elders, in order to make his mark in the hyper-violent world of 21st century Afghanistan. For more news and updates go to: threesongsforbenazir.comWatch on Netflix 3 Songs for Benazir shortlisted for 2022 Oscar© - Documentary Short Nominated for the 15th Annual Cinema Eye Honors

Co-directors Elizabeth Mirzaei and Gulistan Mirzaei’s insightful documentary, 3 SONGS FOR BENAZIR tell the story of Shaista, a young man who—newly married to Benazir and living in a displacement camp in Kabul—struggles to balance his dreams of being the first from his tribe to join the Afghan National Army with the responsibilities of starting a family. Gulistan and Elizabeth Mirzaei’s remarkable access sheds light on the experience of modern-day Afghans who live, love, and seek space for themselves amid constant instability. Co-director Elizabeth Mirzaei (Gulistan Mirzaei) and Producer Omar Mullick join us for a conversation on their strikingly intimate portrait of a young man in love determined to break free of his tribal bonds, defying his elders, in order to make his mark in the hyper-violent world of 21st century Afghanistan. For more news and updates go to: <a href="http://threesongsforbenazir.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">threesongsforbenazir.com</a> Watch on Netflix 3 Songs for Benazir shortlisted for 2022 Oscar© - Documentary Short Nominated for the 15th Annual Cinema Eye Honors