Since the return to power in August 2021, the Taliban has mastered the algorithm. Here are the viral video archetypes.

Adapted from Khaled Hosseini’s bestselling novel, this Hollywood production vividly depicts the stark contrast between pre-Taliban Kabul—vibrant, multicultural, and full of kite-flying competitions—and the oppressive regime that follows. The film shows the Taliban’s persecution of ethnic minorities, particularly the Hazara people, and their harsh policies, including bans on music, entertainment, and education for girls.

– Dir. Najibullah Quraishi (FRONTLINE/Arte)

– Dir. Kathryn Bigelow

Documentary filmmaking provides the bedrock for understanding the complex sociopolitical landscape of Afghanistan and the origins of the Taliban.

In a spectacularly darkly comic propaganda stunt, the Taliban launched a tourism promotion video that went viral in July 2025, causing international outrage.

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Understanding the filmography and popular video ecosystem surrounding the Taliban requires examining both their self-produced propaganda and the independent documentaries that attempt to pull back the curtain on their regime. 1. Official Taliban Filmography and Propaganda Studios