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The Giant Buddhas

The Giant Buddhas

Documentary
2005, Movie, 1h 35min
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.
Country: Switzerland
Director:
Christian Frei
Cast:
Peter Mettler,
Nelofer Pazira,
Xuanzang,
Taysir Alony
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Christian Frei
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Xuanzang
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Taysir Alony
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Philip Glass
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In the Bamiyan Valley of Afghanistan, two monumental Buddha statues stood tall for 1,500 years, till the Taliban's edict to destroy all non-Islamic statues in 2001. Despite international outcry, the statues were blown up, leaving behind a trail of destruction and sparking a discussion on the consequences of religious extremism. Through interwoven narratives from the past and present, "The Giant Buddhas" sheds light on the disturbing implications of such fanaticism.

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