Inside the Taliban’s Grip

This gripping documentary offers a rare glimpse into the stark realities of Taliban-controlled Afghanistan in the late 1990s. From Koranic schools shaping future soldiers to the cultural restrictions enforced under strict Islamic law, it reveals the daily struggles of a population caught between tradition and oppression. Through undercover footage and candid interviews with locals, journalists, and resistance leaders like Commander Massoud, the film exposes the harsh impact of a regime that silences voices and eradicates freedoms. As the filmmakers navigate a web of prohibitions, they document a land grappling with war, resistance, and the enduring fight for dignity and survival. Director : Marine Jacquemin