Synopsis:

"Nothing short of astonishing." - The New York Times
"Bold, beautiful and deeply moving." - Boxoffice

Inspired by a true story, this Golden Globe??-winning* drama is the first film made in Afghanistan after the fall of the Taliban. Hailed by critics as "stunning" (Entertainment Weekly), "breathtaking" (Slant) and "emotionally charged" (Screen International), Osama is "a striking work of cinematic art" (LA Weekly). After the brutal Taliban regime bans women from working and forbids them to leave their homes without a male escort, a 12-year old girl and her mother find themselves on the brink of starvation. With nowhere left to turn, the mother disguises her daughter as a boy. Now called "Osama," the young girl embarks on a terrifying and confusing journey as she tries to keep the Taliban from discovering her true identity.

*2004: Best Foreign Language Film

Release Date: Feb 06, 2004
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Rating Comment: Rated PG-13 for mature thematic elements