Arian is a kite builder. He has loved the craft since the days of his childhood. Although it is forbidden in Afghanistan by the Taliban, Arian flies kites with his little daughter under the cover of night. With a mixture of animation and documentary cinema elements, the film tells of five turbulent decades in Afghanistan, as seen through the eyes of an unlikely hero. Featuring stirring camerawork and characterised by great authenticity.

Tarique Qayumi was born in Afghanistan and came to Canada as a refugee in 1983. He attended courses in creative writing at the University of British Columbia and graduated from UCLA. After completing his studies, in 2010 he began work at TOLO TV, the largest television company in Afghanistan, where he primarily realised documentary series. During his time in Afghanistan, he wrote screenplays, directed, and produced the Afghan version of SESAME STREET, among other things. After his eventual return to Canada, he was among the five candidates selected for the “NSI Corus Diverse TV Directing Program”.

Filmography (selection): 2010 THE BEST FRIEND, 2012 TARGETING, 2017 BLACK KITE