The idea of being someone who I could never be drew me into film-making. Experiencing life in different contexts provides one with a deeper understanding of life. It saves one from a narrow world view. Cinema is one thing that can change thoughts. We can reduce human pain somehow through cinema. The magic of cinema is something else.
You seem to be fascinated by Afghanistan?
‘Five in the Afternoon' was made in Afghanistan because that society needed someone to give an honest view about it. I chose Afghanistan for `Two-Legged Horse' because i was denied permission in Iran. `11 September' tried to present viewpoints of different people; but no Afghan director was represented. That nation was called terrorist but its views were not represented. I then decided to be the representative of Afghanistan in that film.
How do you see terrorism?
The term terrorist is a cliche. I call it violence. There is no difference between various forms of violence. Whether it is in the name of religion, political party, or for love, violence is the same. When we have different names for violence we are legitimising its existence. I associate groups like Taliban with ignorance, violence, and closing doors to others.
http://newageislam.com/why-i-criticise-islam?-/interview/d/1098
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