Hershewe Fazanawerd (Forgotten Spaceman)

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(BALi, KulturBahnhof Kassel)

In 1988, Abdul Ahad Momand became Afghanistan’s first and only astronaut. From orbit, he called his mother. The film connects that moment with memories of Afghanistan and experiences of diaspora: how can a country’s story be told amid war and displacement?

  • Duration: 16 Min.
  • Countries: Afghanistan, United Kingdom
  • Languages: Pushto
  • Subtitles: English
  • Production year: 2026
  • Premiere: German Premiere