The Giant Buddhas
Originally released in 2005. The Giant Buddhas is a documentary film. directed by Christian Frei.
Starring Taysir Alony, Sayeed Mirza Hussain, and Peter Mettler
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 5, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Switzerland
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- SRF
- ZDF/Arte
- Christian Frei Filmproductions
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 t...
Who directed The Giant Buddhas?
The Giant Buddhas was directed by Christian Frei.
How long is The Giant Buddhas?
The Giant Buddhas has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The Giant Buddhas released?
The Giant Buddhas was released on August 5, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Giant Buddhas?
The main cast of The Giant Buddhas includes Taysir Alony, Sayeed Mirza Hussain, Peter Mettler, Nelofer Pazira, Zémaryalaï Tarzi.