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Texas - Kabul

Texas - Kabul

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Documentary

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Helga Reidemeister portrays four women from Afghanistan-Jamila Mujahed, India-Arundhati Roy, Serbia-Stasa Zajovic and the USA-Sissy Farenthold, who demonstrate their opposition to nationalism and war.

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Status

Released

Original Language

German

Runtime

93 mins

Rating

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Release Date

07 February 2004

Country

Germany

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