This documentary follows the youngsters of Kabul who have found
skateboarding as an enjoyable hobby. It is an observational and poetic
documentary told by the young people at the centre of the story.
Watching the documentary was really interesting; it was good to
see a different side to Kabul that we are only too familiar with portrayed by
the media on a daily basis. It is focused away from the political conflict and
focuses on more positive aspects of everyday life to the young locals. However,
the documentary touches upon feministic views as young girls who skate are
questioned and judged that they enjoy taking part, all because of their gender.
There are three main characters that provide the narration through
the use of voice overs The audio is out of sync to the visuals on screen that
helps to add layers of depth.
What I liked most about this documentary was the visual aesthetics
that help to apply a different representation to Kabul. It is the first time I
have seen the beautiful landscapes that surround the remains of the damaged
city, and it helps to paint a very different picture, one that shows that there
are still positive aspects of Kabul.
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