Barmak Sedigh

Sedigh Barmak was born in Afghanistan in 1962. He received an M.A in Cinema Directing from the Moscow University in 1987. He wrote several screenplays, and, since 1980, has made four short films and two documentaries. He also served as the manager of the Afghan Film Government Organisation for several years. All his works were banned under the Taliban regime. When the new government was established, he was once again chosen to manage the Organisation.