Martha ra qala ast
| Martha ra qala ast (مرد ها ره قول اس ) | |
|---|---|
theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Saeed orokzai |
| Written by | Akram Osman |
| Music by | Shadkam |
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Mardha Ra Qawl Ast مرد ها ره قول اس (Men Keep Their Promises) is a romance drama film that helped shape the future of Afghan cinema as the country’s first widely-recognized blockbuster hit in its history. Directed by renowned Afghan director, writer, and actor, Saeed Orokzai, also known for other major hits including films, Khakestar (Ashes), Safar (Journey), and Yesterday.
Men Keep Their Promises is said to be inspired by the famous Afghan novelist Mohammad Akram Osman’s short story, Real Men Keep Their Word, and Orokzai’s past work Safar (Journey). Offering an inside look into the world of Afghanistan culture, the film resonated with audiences nationally at screenings in rural and urban Afghanistan. Including internationally at its screening at the 8th Afghan International Film Festival in Sweden.
Synopsis[edit]
The film is based around challenging central Afghanistan values which were especially prevalent at the time. Mardha Ra Qawl Ast encapsulates powerful themes connecting unrequited love to power-imbalances within Afghan relationships and romance. Ultimately, the story follows an Afghan citizen who recognizes the importance of keeping his word. Throughout the film, he is determined to stoically keep his promise despite the many obstacles he encounters along the way.
Production[edit]
During a time when Afghanistan cinema was at an all-time low, as reported by the News Decoder, Mardha Ra Qawl Ast lead the new wave of cinema within the Afghanistan film industry. Soon after its debut, “Afghan cinema witnessed a surge, and many films reflected the conditions of Afghan society.”
Writing[edit]
The script itself was inspired by two famous works which by themselves have played a significant role in sculpting Afghanistan culture and history. The first of which is the written work, Real Men Keep Their Word, by widely-recognized Afghan novelist and short-story writer, Mohammad Akram Osman. The second includes the director Saeed Orokzai’s prior film, Safar (Journey).
Casting[edit]
The film’s casting features the multi-faceted writer and director himself, Saeed Orokzai سعید ورکزی and the talented Adela Adim عادله ادیم. Adim’s previous work includes acting in Bigana, The Immigrant Birds, Saboor (the Soldier), Escape, and What We Left Unfinished.
Music[edit]
Mardha Ra Qawl Ast was not only widely-celebrated for its story and aesthetic but also the soundtrack. Most notably, the song Gar Jahan گر جهان has been featured in a 2016 Afghan music award show. The song accompanies the most memorable and powerful scene involving lead actor, Saeed Orokzai.
Legacy[edit]
The film captured the attention of the famous curator and leader of the Afghan art world, Omaid Sharifi. He showed his appreciation for the film’s groundbreaking message and observations by painting a poster to showcase the film. The poster depicts a romantic moment between the two lead actors and is displayed on twitter for all to see. Men Keep Their Promises reignited Afghanistan’s film scene and invited audiences far and wide back into the budding Afghan cinema community. Sparking new dialogue surrounding groundbreaking cinema and its important role in challenging traditional cultural perspectives. A highly quotable film with a successful soundtrack—Men Keep Their Promises has become a household name in Afghanistan and an integral part of cinematic history.
References[edit]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IOspQG329o https://www.bbc.com/persian/afghanistan/2008/11/090129_hn_kt_saeed.shtml https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2757187/ https://twitter.com/omaidsharifi/status/1054615765465337856?lang=en
External links[edit]
https://www.bbc.com/persian/afghanistan/2008/11/090129_hn_kt_saeed.shtml https://per.euronews.com/2018/09/27/seyed-miran-frahard-afghan-actor-passed-away-in-poverty-cinema https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/directors-cut-the-afghan-woman-making-waves-at-all-male-film-board-250739 https://www.nouvelobs.com/societe/20190920.AFP5028/afghanistan-la-realisatrice-qui-s-impose-dans-un-cinema-d-hommes.html https://twitter.com/omaidsharifi/status/1054615765465337856?lang=en https://saarcculture.org/2016/01/27/films/ https://www.france24.com/en/20190920-director-s-cut-the-afghan-woman-making-waves-at-all-male-film-board https://www.rfi.fr/en/contenu/20190920-directors-cut-afghan-woman-making-waves-all-male-film-board https://news-decoder.com/2017/06/28/rise-fall-cinema-kabul-afghanistan/ https://omanobserver.om/main/files/pdf/2019/9/22/OmanObserver_22-09-19.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IOspQG329o https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2757187/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5056928/?ref_=nm_flmg_dr_1 https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/lilykerrigan https://context.reverso.net/translation/english-german/Orakzai
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