UK's Secret Cinema takes shadowy screenings to Afghanistan

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UK's Secret Cinema takes shadowy screenings to Afghanistan

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The group has built up a following in Britain by showing critically acclaimed films.

09 December,2011 10:58 am

In a dusty, dimly lit Kabul basement, British cinema fan club Secret Cinema launched their first movie event outside Britain on Thursday evening, bringing costume, audience participation and light-hearted mystery to the high-security Afghan capital.The group has built up a following in Britain by showing critically acclaimed films in unusual locations, creating a fun atmosphere for film buffs and, crucially, keeping the name of the movie under wraps until the lights go down.