Forgotten Spaceman

This documentary follows the story of Abdul Ahad Momand, who in 1988 became the sole astronaut to represent Afghanistan. While orbiting the Earth and introducing Pashto as the fourth language used in space through a call to his mother, he witnessed his home country falling into instability.

Written and directed by Elham Ehsas, the film is a joint production between Afghanistan and the United Kingdom. It was produced by Sixteen Films, MONO FILM PRODUCTIONS, Foreigner, and Kino Rebelde. The short film features appearances by Abdul Ahad Mohmand, Elham Ehsas, Nazifa Ehsas, and Bahram Ehsas. Released on August 9, 2026, the production has a total runtime of 16 minutes.