The Network is a documentary set behind the scenes at the largest television network in one of the most unstable and dangerous places on earth, Afghanistan.
Direction
Orner finds humanity in the machinery of propaganda.
Editing
Jarring cuts between explosions and makeup chairs.
Director
Eva Orner
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Tolo TV founder Saad Mohseni refused to let Orner film certain executives, claiming 'documentaries have consequences.'
The network's 'Afghan Star' launched before 'American Idol' ended—democracy via text voting in a country with 10% literacy.
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