Osama
"To save her family a girl must become a boy"
Originally released in 2004. Osama is a drama film. directed by Siddiq Barmak. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Marina Golbahari, Arif Herati, and Zubaida Sahar
Synopsis
After the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan and the restriction of women in public life, a preteen girl is forced to masquerade as a boy in order to find work to support her mother and grandmother.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 24, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (126 votes)
Budget
$46K
Production budget
Box Office
$3.9M
85.0x return
Language
PS
Original language
Country
Afghanistan
+ 6 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PS
- Budget
- $46,000
- Revenue
- $3,910,519
Production Companies
- Hubert Bals Fund
- NHK
- LeBrocquy Fraser Productions
- Barmak Film
- Makmalbaf Film House
- Swipe Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Osama about?
After the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan and the restriction of women in public life, a preteen girl is forced to masquerade as a boy in order to find work to support her mother and grandmother.
Who directed Osama?
Osama was directed by Siddiq Barmak.
How long is Osama?
Osama has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Osama released?
Osama was released on March 24, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Osama?
The main cast of Osama includes Marina Golbahari, Arif Herati, Zubaida Sahar, Mohammad Nadir Khwaja, Nader Khwaja.
Is Osama worth watching?
Osama has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 126 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.