The Giant Buddhas
Brief 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.
Cast & Crew
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Christian Frei
Director
Taysir Alony
Zemaryalai Tarzi
Nelofer Pazira
Sayeed Mirza Hussain
Christian Frei
Editor
Film Details
Also Known As
Giant Buddhas
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Religion
Release Date
2005
Production Company
Arte
Distribution Company
Look Now! Filmverleih
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 36m
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
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Giant Buddhas
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Religion
Release Date
2005
Production Company
Arte
Distribution Company
Look Now! Filmverleih
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 36m
Quotes
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.
color
dialogue Arabic, Dari, English, French & Mandarin
