We all form images in our heads about how a place is going to look; influenced by friends, family, the press, and sometimes an overactive imagination. If someone says Afghanistan, what are the first images that come to mind? For me, the images are those predominantly brought to you in times of terror and disaster featuring foreign forces, explosions and often worse.
A new short film, Afghanistan – touch down in flight, beautifully captures daily life and portrait the real people of Afghanistan. Lukas and Salome Augustin, the filmmakers, hope that the pictures we know will merge with the pictures we see in this film and that we’ll have an enriched view on the country in the Hindu Kush.
What I now see is a country of mystery, beauty, sadness, elegance and one that has been misunderstood for a long time. I’m very intrigued to one day get the opportunity to visit this magical place.
Have you ever been to Afghanistan? We’d love to hear your experiences.
Photo credit; Augustin Pictures
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Originally from the UK but currently based in Brussels after stints in Canada, Peru, Italy and a job for the French military, she’s always had an unquenchable thirst for exploring new places! She’s still travelling the world with her family so catch up with her adventures on Instagram & Twitter.
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