Afghan Muscles

"Afghan Muscles" is a documentary that delves into the world of bodybuilding in Afghanistan, following the lives of two champion bodybuilders, Hamidullah Shirzai and Noorulhoda Shirzad, as they train for the 2004 Mr. Asia competition in Bahrain. Despite their celebrity status, they face numerous challenges, including a lack of financial support, limited access to bodybuilding supplements and professional guidance, and the ongoing military conflict in their country. The film offers a unique glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of these determined athletes, and the ways in which bodybuilding has become a symbol of hope and resilience in a war-torn nation.

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