Children of Taliban
Directed by Marcel Mettelsiefen & Jordan Bryon
Trailer
- Production Companies
- Marcel Mettelsiefen
- Channel 4
- Directors
- Marcel Mettelsiefen
- Jordan Bryon
- Editors
- Stephen Ellis
- 1st Assistant Editor: Inés Boffi
- Awards & Festivals
- BAFTA Best Current Affairs Documentary, Winner - 2023
- BAFTA Craft for Best Cinematography, Winner - 2023
- Edinburgh TV Award Best Current Affairs, Winner - 2023
- Prix de Italy Special Juries Prize, Winner - 2023
- RTS award craft for best cinematography, Winner - 2023
- RTS award craft for best director, Winner - 2023
- Grierson Best News and Current Affairs Award, Nominated - 2023
- Peabody Best News and Current Affairs Award, Nominated - 2023
- Rose d’Or Best News and Current Affairs, Nominated - 2023
- Televisual Best Current Affairs Documentary, Nominated - 2023
- Rory Peck Sony Impact Award For Current Affairs, Nominated - 2023
Children of the Taliban was a challenge similar to In Her Hands in terms of complexity, the sheer volume of material, and the globally connected nature of the team—spanning Afghanistan, Spain, the USA, and Australia. Working with Marcel and Stephen again was a pleasure, as we had already developed a well-oiled system from our previous film and understood each other effortlessly.
This film, in particular, was emotionally challenging due to its subject matter—childhood in Afghanistan. There were moments of tears and laughter, but above all, there was immense tenderness and innocence. Continuing to be part of projects that shed light on important stories is what fulfills me the most.
Inés Boffi, Editor
