Forgotten Spaceman

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Documentary

Abdul Ahad Momand traveled to the Mir space station in 1988 as Afghanistan neared collapse – a moment of brief national hope that has since been largely scrubbed from public memory. Filmmaker Elham Ehsas weaves archival footage with personal history to trace that legacy and surface his own connection to Momand’s journey.

Elham Ehsas Director Elham Ehsas Writer

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IMDb
tt39109310
Country
Afghanistan, United Kingdom
Language
Persian
Studio
Sixteen Films, MONO FILM PRODUCTIONS, Foreigner

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Cast

Abdul Ahad Mohmand Abdul Ahad Mohmand Self Elham Ehsas Elham Ehsas Self Nazifa Ehsas Self Bahram Ehsas Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is Forgotten Spaceman about?
Abdul Ahad Momand traveled to the Mir space station in 1988 as Afghanistan neared collapse – a moment of brief national hope that has since been largely scrubbed from public memory. Filmmaker Elham Ehsas weaves archival footage with personal history to trace that legacy and surface his own connection to Momand’s journey.
Who directed Forgotten Spaceman?
Forgotten Spaceman was directed by Elham Ehsas.
Who stars in Forgotten Spaceman?
Forgotten Spaceman stars Abdul Ahad Mohmand, Elham Ehsas, Nazifa Ehsas, Bahram Ehsas.
Where can I watch Forgotten Spaceman?
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