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The Giant Buddhas (2005)

95 min  -  Documentary  -   3 August 2006 (Germany)
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A filmmaker's investigation into the destruction of giant Buddha statues in Afghanistan.

Director:

Christian Frei

Stars:

Taysir Alony, Sayeed Mirza Hussain and Peter Mettler
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Credited cast:
Taysir Alony Taysir Alony ...
Himself - Journalist
Sayeed Mirza Hussain Sayeed Mirza Hussain ...
Himself - Bamiyan Cave Dweller (as Sayyed Mirza Hussain)
Peter Mettler ...
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Nelofer Pazira ...
Herself - Journalist
Zémaryalaï Tarzi Zémaryalaï Tarzi ...
Himself - Archaeologist
Xuanzang Xuanzang
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A filmmaker's investigation into the destruction of giant Buddha statues in Afghanistan.

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Documentary

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Country:

Switzerland

Language:

Arabic | Dari | English | French | Mandarin

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Also Known As:

Im Tal der grossen Buddhas See more »

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Christian Frei Filmproductions, Arte, Schweizer Fernsehen (FS) See more »
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"3rd Piece"
Composed by Jan Garbarek
Produced by Manfred Eicher
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