LineOut

LineOut

A Poetic Short Documentary

2025 · 14 min · Documentary

After the Taliban takeover in 2021, LineOut follows Afghan refugees in a poetic dreamscape where a metaphoric voice reflects grief, healing, and the fragile balance between holding on and letting go.

Directed by Nazila Azizi · Written by Nazila Azizi

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