Vacationing in Afghanistan - Produced by The Full Monte Productions
Aaron Rockett: producer, writer, and editor
John Monte: Camera and Editing

This film was well received at Cinequest Film Festival in San Jose Ca. and aired on PBS stations. Leaving the chaotic confines of Kabul, "Vacationing in Afghanistan" enters a world rarely seen by Westerners. Crossing Afghanistan's mountainous region to the ruins of enormous Buddha statues destroyed by the Taliban, the focus of the film is not the wild and stunning landscape in which it is set. Instead we see a simple interaction between two very different cultures, and the common bonds found by the characters on this journey. The war on terror, poverty, and the heroin trade splash across news headlines making Afghanistan famous across the globe, however this film does not attempt to address the complex geopolitical maze and problems facing the country. Rather it enjoys the spontaneous encounters with the Afghani people. It is the endearing humor of the Afghans this film celebrates.