The Boy who plays On The Buddhas Of Bamiyan

2004 | 96 minutes | 7.5 ★ (2)

The Boy who plays On The Buddhas Of Bamiyan
  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    06 March 2004

  • DirectingPhil Grabsky
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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