Hello, I’m Morteza Nikqadam, I come from Afghanistan and I’m 27 years old. I’ve been in Germany for three years, I’m training to become a bespoke tailor for men and I work at the Munich Volkstheater. My father had to flee Afghanistan during the communist era and went to Iran, where he met my mother. I was born and raised in Iran. I visited Afghanistan a few times. My family tried to build a new life for us, but with every attempt we faced many problems. I always wondered why... because I never really knew the original reason. Afghanistan is a diverse country. There are many different languages, ethnic groups, and a rich culture, so people could live together peacefully. But there is war — and it has been going on for years. So many people have been killed, have lost everything, or have had to flee. But the coin has another side too: hope. That’s why I chose a film that tells the story of a writer from Afghanistan who moved to the USA and is constantly confronted with his past. The film is called *The Kite Runner*. It takes place in the present and shows flashbacks t
Kabul 1970. Amir and Hassan grow up like brothers despite their very different social backgrounds. However, the young friends are soon separated by the Soviet invasion. After Amir flees to the USA, he learns as an adult about Hassan’s death and feels compelled by the circumstances to return to his homeland.