Documentary 'Mohabat' Secures Top Honor at Ji.hlava Film Festival
TL;DR
- The documentary 'Mohabat' won the Opus Bonum category at the Ji.hlava Documentary Film Festival.
- The film follows a 12-year-old boy who enters an orphanage after his father is killed in a drone strike.
- The project was produced by James Longley, Mohammad Sharif Hotak, and Alex Gibney.
The documentary film 'Mohabat' received the Opus Bonum award at the Ji.hlava Documentary Film Festival this past Saturday.
Directed by James Longley, the film tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who is relocated to an urban orphanage following the death of his father in a drone strike.
The production team behind the project includes Longley, Mohammad Sharif Hotak, and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney.
Why It Matters
This award highlights the international recognition of documentary filmmaking that explores the personal consequences of global conflict, providing a human perspective on the impact of drone warfare.
Oct 31, 2026 · Updated 10/31/2026, 9:45:30 PM · Reported with: Variety
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Variety — Alex Gibney-Produced ‘Mohabat,’ Directed by James Longley, Wins at Ji.hlava: ‘Meticulously Researched and Exquisitely Crafted’Variety — Alex Gibney-Produced ‘Mohabat,’ Directed by James Longley, Wins at Ji.hlava: The Film Is ‘Meticulously Researched and Exquisitely Crafted’Up next · Entertainment
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