Gay Under the Taliban

Gay Under the Taliban

For LGBTQ+ people living in Afghanistan, the years before the return of the Taliban saw life showing signs of slight improvement. But in 2021 all that progress quickly evaporated, and they were forced back into hiding. This film follows a handful of LGBTQ+ Afghans who are now terrified, persecuted and now hiding from individuals they had previously lived alongside peacefully.
IMDb 6.9/10202234min
IMDb 6.9/10202234min
16+
Gay Under the Taliban
IMDb 6.9/10202234min
For LGBTQ+ people living in Afghanistan, the years before the return of the Taliban saw life showing signs of slight improvement. But in 2021 all that progress quickly evaporated, and they were forced back into hiding. This film follows a handful of LGBTQ+ Afghans who are now terrified, persecuted and now hiding from individuals they had previously lived alongside peacefully.
Creators and Cast
Directors
Dan Hall
Producers
Dan Hall
Cast
Layla Lewis
Studio
BBC Studios
Content advisory
16+
violencesubstance usealcohol usefoul languagesexual contentFlashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
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