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Afghanistan5 Essential Films from AfghanistanStop 4 of 5

Wolf and Sheep

2016

In a remote Afghan mountain village, shepherd children roam freely and trade superstitions and folk tales while the adults keep to strict customs that keep boys and girls apart. Through their games and whispered stories, an unhurried portrait of rural childhood takes shape.

Why it’s here

An Afghan rural drama in Dari centered on village children, superstition, and social rules.

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Part of 5 Essential Films from Afghanistan

This film is stop 4 of 5 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Afghanistan. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

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