The Network (2013)

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Synopsis

This documentary follows Afghanistan's first independent television network, TOLO TV, and the group of family members and dedicated staff behind it. Launched in 2004, TOLO TV has grown to be Afghanistan's largest and most successful television network employing over 800 Afghans, producing news, current affairs, drama, comedy, music, and lifestyle programs. But as the country faces the impending withdrawal of foreign troops, and with security rapidly deteriorating, the film reveals an uncertain future for the network and its employees, many of whom are women.

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 27th, 2013 (Limited) by FilmBuff
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 97 minutes
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Keywords: TV Industry, Afghanistan War, News
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: XYZ Films, Corniche Pictures, Nerdy Girl Films
Production Countries: Australia, United Kingdom
Languages: English

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Interviewee(s)

Saad Mohseni    Himself
Zaid Mohseni    Himself
Jahid Mohseni    Himself
Wajma Mohseni    Herself
Trudi-Ann Tierney    Herself
Muffy Potter    Herself
Mujeeb Arez    Himself
Rateb Noori    Himself
Andi Wilmers    Herself

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Eva Orner    Director
Eva Orner    Screenwriter
Abazar Khayami    Director of Photography
Luis Lopez    Editor
Darrin Roberts    Editor
Mark Rivett    Composer
David F. Van Slyke    Sound Mixer

Limited Releases Are What They Are

September 27th, 2013

There are a lot of limited releases on this week's list, including a few earning stellar reviews. There are also a few with weak reviews or that are the wrong genre to thrive in limited release. One film fits into both ends of the spectrum, We Are What We Are, which is earning great reviews, but as a horror film, likely won't find an audience till the home market. Hopefully I am wrong. Inequality for All is earning even better reviews, but it is a documentary, so it have very little chance to expand. On the Job has the best reviews of the week, but it is a foreign-language action film, so it will likely not earn breakout success. More...


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Synopsis

This documentary follows Afghanistan's first independent television network, TOLO TV, and the group of family members and dedicated staff behind it. Launched in 2004, TOLO TV has grown to be Afghanistan's largest and most successful television network employing over 800 Afghans, producing news, current affairs, drama, comedy, music, and lifestyle programs. But as the country faces the impending withdrawal of foreign troops, and with security rapidly deteriorating, the film reveals an uncertain future for the network and its employees, many of whom are women.

Metrics

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 27th, 2013 (Limited) by FilmBuff
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 97 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: TV Industry, Afghanistan War, News
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: XYZ Films, Corniche Pictures, Nerdy Girl Films
Production Countries: Australia, United Kingdom
Languages: English

Interviewee(s)

Saad Mohseni    Himself
Zaid Mohseni    Himself
Jahid Mohseni    Himself
Wajma Mohseni    Herself
Trudi-Ann Tierney    Herself
Muffy Potter    Herself
Mujeeb Arez    Himself
Rateb Noori    Himself
Andi Wilmers    Herself

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Eva Orner    Director
Eva Orner    Screenwriter
Abazar Khayami    Director of Photography
Luis Lopez    Editor
Darrin Roberts    Editor
Mark Rivett    Composer
David F. Van Slyke    Sound Mixer

Limited Releases Are What They Are

September 27th, 2013

There are a lot of limited releases on this week's list, including a few earning stellar reviews. There are also a few with weak reviews or that are the wrong genre to thrive in limited release. One film fits into both ends of the spectrum, We Are What We Are, which is earning great reviews, but as a horror film, likely won't find an audience till the home market. Hopefully I am wrong. Inequality for All is earning even better reviews, but it is a documentary, so it have very little chance to expand. On the Job has the best reviews of the week, but it is a foreign-language action film, so it will likely not earn breakout success. More...

Weekend Box Office Performance

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.