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The Giant Buddhas (2005)

ALL 08/05/2005 (en) Documentary 95 Min
  • Release
    08/05/2005
  • Production
    SRF, ZDF/Arte, Christian Frei Filmproductions
  • Rotten tomato
    70%
  • Original title
    The Giant Buddhas
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
    -

Overview

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.

  1. Christian Frei

    Director

  2. Story

  4. Producer



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The Giant Buddhas (2005) 95 Min

ALL 08/05/2005 (en)
Documentary
  • Release 08/05/2005
  • Production
    SRF, ZDF/Arte, Christian Frei Filmproductions
  • Original title The Giant Buddhas
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

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.

  1. Christian Frei

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Christian Frei, Denise Zabalaga

    Editor

  4. Producer



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