The Ariana Cinema in Afghanistan was closed after wars and bans. I am still creating my own works, and if you love filmmaking and generating ideas, know that I made a film under these conditions. 2025/12/19
Filmmaking / Directing : How much do you love making films? by Muhammad Abed Baryal
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Sorry to hear the Ariana Cinema was close and you had to make films under these conditions, Muhammad Abed Baryal. I'm glad you're still creating your own works! I love writing movies and watching them. I support indie film. I watch indie shorts and features.
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Thank you Maurice Vaughan ,It means a lot to have your support. I’m glad to connect with fellow indie film lovers!
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You're welcome, Muhammad Abed Baryal. What are you working on?
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I’m not doing any work at the moment, honestly I’m unable to work right now. Maurice Vaughan
Why is that, Muhammad Abed Baryal?
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Maurice Vaughan
Due to government restrictions, filmmaking and audiovisual media are currently banned and heavily censored. Under these conditions, creating films has become extremely difficult.
I made my film Expire despite major obstacles. During production, I faced serious internet disruptions; Afghanistan went completely offline for 48 hours, cutting my communication with Stage 32, other professional networks, friends, and international collaborators involved in the film’s music, sound, and visual work.
Even in isolation and limitation, I continued creating — because storytelling and cinema remain essential acts of expression.
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I hope things get better for you and other creatives in Afghanistan, Muhammad Abed Baryal!
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Kudos to you Muhammad Abed Baryal ! May we all live in a free world one day where we can express our art!
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An idea is to move or travel to a free country so you can keep making films!