The Boy who plays On The Buddhas Of Bamiyan
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.
The Boy who plays On The Buddhas Of Bamiyan (2004)
Phil Grabsky
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Countries
Afghanistan, United Kingdom
Ratings
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8.3/10
3 votes
Rating consensus
83/100 blend
Sources: TMDB
Warm reception overall — weighted ~83/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
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The Boy who plays On The Buddhas Of Bamiyan (2004)
Phil Grabsky
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