Skateistan: To Live And Skate Kabul is a beautiful and moving short film that follows the lives of two young skateboarders from Afghanistan who attend the Skateistan project. Juxtaposing the harsh reality of life in Kabul with the hopes and ambitions of the country’s children, the film is a touching ray of light from a country only ever in the news for all the wrong reasons.
Film Credits:
Director / Producer Orlando von Einsiedel
Cinematographer Franklin Dow
Editor Peta Ridley
Composer Patrick Jonsson
The film was made possible with the support of Dazed & Confused and Diesel New Voices
“Moving and beautifully Shot” Ben Machell, The Times
“The film really knocked me out, it brought tears to my eyes” Stacy Peralta
“Captivating. Infectious. Electrifying” Kathy.M.Y.Pyon, LA Times
“Astonishing” Stephen Robinson, The Evening Standard