2026  ·  Afghanistan, United Kingdom  ·  Documentary

Hershewe Fazanawerd (Forgotten Spaceman)

STATUS: Completed

Hershewe Fazanawerd (Forgotten Spaceman)

  • 2026
  • Afghanistan, United Kingdom
  • Documentary
  • Pashto
  • English
  • 16 mins
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Follows Abdul Ahad Momand, who traveled to the Mir space station in 1988 as Afghanistan neared collapse, exploring a moment of national hope that has since been largely forgotten.

Credits

Director
Elham Ehsas
Writer
Elham Ehsas
Producer
Elham Ehsas, Lorraine Bhattachary

Tags

Documentary Space History Diaspora Afghanistan

Playlists

Locarno Film Festival 2026