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Prince of Nothingwood, The (15)

Documentary

A movie about an Afghan movie maker.

The critical consensus

Affable documentary from Sonia Kronlund following Afghanistan's most prolific filmmaker.

***(*)(*)Hannah McGill, The List, 11/12/2017

By turns amusing and harrowing, and with a compelling figure at its heart, The Prince Of Nothingwood proves how the show really can go on, no matter how terrible the circumstances.

****(*)Dan Jolin, Empire Online, 15/12/2017

By the end, you come to admire the man and his indomitable, infectious spirit.

****(*)Allan Hunter, Daily Express, 15/12/2017

Sonia Kronlund’s engaging documentary focuses on the indomitable Salim Shaheen, who has made more than 100 films in war-torn Afghanistan.

****(*)Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 15/12/2017

Afghanistan’s most prolific director literally puts his life on the line to make movies, as seen in this riveting and hilarious documentary.

****(*)Mark Kermode, The Observer, 17/12/2017

Where and when?

General release. Check local listings for show times.

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