Barmak Akram, () (born in 1966 in Kabul), is an Afghan filmmaker. Akram lives in Paris, where he studied fine arts. His first feature film, '' Kabuli Kid'' (2008), won several awards and has been shown at the

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. In 2013, he received the Best Screenplay award at the

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for the film '' Wajma (An Afghan Love Story)''. He has also made experimental and documentary films, including an episode of '' Toutes Les Teles Du Monde'' (2009).

Filmography

*'' Kabuli Kid'' (2008) *'' Toutes les télés du monde'' "La télévision des Afghans" (2009) *'' Wajma (An Afghan Love Story)'' (2013)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Akram, Barmak Living people 1966 births Afghan film directors