The Giant Buddhas
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Christian Frei
Taysir Alony
Zemaryalai Tarzi
Nelofer Pazira
Sayeed Mirza Hussain
Christian Frei
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
Examines the destruction of the famous Buddha statues in Afghanistan, resulting in an essay on fanaticism and faith, terror and tolerance, ignorance and identity.
Director
Christian Frei
Film Details
Technical Specs
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Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival (Documentaries) April 20-May 4, 2006.
Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Documentary Competition) May 25-June 18, 2006.
Shown at Sundance Film Festival (World Cinema Documentary Competition) January 19-29, 2006.
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dialogue Arabic, Dari, English, French & Mandarin