The Giant Buddhas

Christian Freis documentary traces the tragic tale of the giant Buddhas of Afghanistans Bamiyan Valley which stood as monumental landmarks for 1500 years until 2001 when the Taliban declared that all nonIslamic statues in the country be destroyed Despite international protest the statues were blown up Through interwoven narratives from past and present Freis film sheds light on the disturbing consequences of religious fanaticism