The Black Tulip
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Synopsis
The Black Tulip is a modern portrait of Afghanistan that captures the current plight and resilience of its people. The film was made to give voice to the voiceless people of Afghanistan by telling a story through the eyes of an everyday family from Kabul, who remain hopeful despite constant struggle and tragedy.
Awards
Best Feature Film
Salento Film Festival
Best Feature Film
Boston International Film Festival
Golden Palm Grand Prize, Best Feature Film, Best Producer Award, and Best Actor Award
Beverly Hills Film Festival
Best Actor Award
Monte Carlo Charity Film Festival
For more festivals, see breadwinnerfilms.com/work/blacktulip/festivals/
Behind The Scenes
Sonia also published a book about her harrowing experience filming The Black Tulip in Afghanistan entitled Will I Live Tomorrow? The Making of The Black Tulip.
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About Sonia
Sonia Nassery Cole is a filmmaker, author, human rights activist, and philanthropist. • Learn More
About Her Films
Sonia directed and produced the documentary film The Breadwinner and the feature film Black Tulip, which were both shot on location in Afghanistan. • Learn More
About Her Book
A behind-the-scenes account of the making of the Oscar-nominated film, Black Tulip, in Afghanistan – filming inside a war zone, fighting daily against the horrors of the Taliban and its sympathizers, all bent on halting the film’s production. • Learn More