Afghan Star
Director: Havana Marking
Category: World Cinema Documentary Competition
What to Expect: After 30 years of war and Taliban rule, "Pop Idol" has come to television in Afghanistan -- and millions are watching and voting for their favorite singer. This film follows four contestants as they risk their lives to sing.
What Caught Our Eye: Who knew version of Idol could also be a political thriller?! Besides, we're dying to see who Paula, Randy and Simon's Afghan's equivalents are -- see, auditioning can be risky.