The Giant Buddhas
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.
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The Giant Buddhas 2006 trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Frei
- Original Score
- Philip Glass, Arvo Pärt, Jan Garbarek, Steve Kuhn
- Original Title
- The Giant Buddhas
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French, Mandarin, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- SRF, ZDF/Arte, Christian Frei Filmproductions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Frei
Philip Glass, Arvo Pärt, Jan Garbarek, Steve Kuhn
Peter Indergand
Denise Zabalaga, Christian Frei
Department Leadership Roster
Christian Frei
Director
Denise Zabalaga
Editor
Peter Indergand
Director of Photography
Christian Frei
Editor
Philip Glass
Original Music Composer
Jan Garbarek
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Giant Buddhas
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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 principal cast of The Giant Buddhas includes Taysir Alony, Sayeed Mirza Hussain, Peter Mettler, Nelofer Pazira, Zémaryalaï Tarzi.
When was The Giant Buddhas released and how long is it?
The Giant Buddhas was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Giant Buddhas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Giant Buddhas was composed by Philip Glass, Arvo Pärt, Jan Garbarek, Steve Kuhn.