The Boy who plays On The Buddhas Of Bamiyan

Documentary

2004, Movie, 1h 36min

In March 2001, the ruling Taliban destroyed Afghanistan's foremost tourist attraction, the 1600 year-old Buddhas of Bamiyan. This film follows the story of one of the refugees who now lives among the ruins….an eight-year-old boy named Mir.

Country: United Kingdom,Afghanistan

Director:

Phil Grabsky

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7.5

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...Grabsky lays equal stress on this scarred country's past, present and future and, consequently, there are moments of humour and optimism amidst the pain and resentment.

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In the shadows of the ruined Buddhas of Bamiyan, an eight-year-old boy named Mir plays and laughs with his friends. Living in a cave among the rubble, Mir's family and community have been torn apart by decades of war and oppression. Against the stunning backdrop of the destroyed statues, this documentary captures the resilience and joy of childhood amidst the devastation of Afghanistan's recent history. Through the eyes of Mir and those around him, we glimpse a glimmer of hope for a brighter future, even in the face of unimaginable hardship.

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