Movie: The Giant Buddhas

Top 6 Billed Cast

Taysir Alony
Taysir Alony

Sayeed Mirza Hussain
Sayeed Mirza Hussain

Peter Mettler
Peter Mettler

Nelofer Pazira
Nelofer Pazira

Zémaryalaï Tarzi
Zémaryalaï Tarzi

Xuanzang
Xuanzang

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    Christian Frei's documentary traces the tragic tale of the giant Buddhas of Afghanistan's Bamiyan Valley, which stood as monumental landmarks for 1,500 years until 2001, when the Taliban declared that all non-Islamic statues in the country be destroyed. Despite international protest, the statues were blown up. Through interwoven narratives from past and present, Frei's film sheds light on the disturbing consequences of religious fanaticism.

  • Release Date

    2005-08-05

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    7

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
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    العربيةFrançais普通话

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