The Giant Buddhas (2005)
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.
Director: Christian Frei
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: August 5, 2005
Cast
Cinematography: Peter Indergand
Editing: Denise Zabalaga, Christian Frei
Production: SRF, ZDF/Arte, Christian Frei Filmproductions
Country: Switzerland
Language: Français, 普通话, العربية
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Giant Buddhas about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Giant Buddhas?
- The Giant Buddhas was directed by Christian Frei.
- Who stars in The Giant Buddhas?
- The Giant Buddhas stars Taysir Alony, Sayeed Mirza Hussain, Peter Mettler, Nelofer Pazira, Zémaryalaï Tarzi, Xuanzang.
- How long is The Giant Buddhas?
- The Giant Buddhas has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Giant Buddhas?
- The Giant Buddhas is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Giant Buddhas produced?
- The Giant Buddhas was produced in Switzerland.