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A Flickering Truth

5.020161h 31mMovieDocumentary

Afghanistan's film history might well have have been lost forever, if not for the brave custodians who risked their lives to conceal films from the Taliban regime. This is a chronicle of their attempts to preserve and restore thousands of hours of film.

DirectorPietra Brettkelly
WriterPietra Brettkelly

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Pietra Brettkelly

IA
Ibrehim Arif
MG
Mahmoud Ghafouri
IY
Isaaq Yousif

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A Flickering Truth — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Flickering Truth?

A Flickering Truth is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, DocPlay and Beamafilm in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Flickering Truth on Netflix?

No, A Flickering Truth is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and DocPlay.

Is A Flickering Truth on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — A Flickering Truth is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of September 2026.

Where can I watch A Flickering Truth for free?

A Flickering Truth is available on Amazon Prime Video and DocPlay in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.