Cinema In Kabul

Cinema In Kabul.

The Bakhtar Cinema in the centre of Kabul. People say they like this venue, except in Afghanistan's icy winter, because there is no heating in the building. Kabul, Afghanistan, 2005.

People looking at posters for new films at a cinema in Kabul. Most cinemas in the Afghan capital show Indian films because they are very popular with viewers. Kabul, Afghanistan, 2005.

Security checks at the entrance to the Pamir Cinema in Kabul. People must hand over cameras, mobile phones, radios, knives, scissors, cutters and guns before entering the building. Kabul, Afghanistan, 2005.

Afghan men going to buy tickets for films at the Pamir Cinema in Kabul. One ticket costs 20 afghanis ($0.40). Afghan women very rarely go to the cinema because these venues have a bad reputation. Kabul, Afghanistan, 2005.

Security checks at the entrance to the Pamir Cinema in Kabul. People must hand over cameras, mobile phones, radios, knives, scissors, cutters and guns before entering the building. Kabul, Afghanistan, 2005.