The Giant Buddhas / Christian Frei Filmproductions in association with Swiss National Television and Suissimage present a film by Christian Frei ; produced, directed, and edited by Christian Frei, Warner Home Video.
Publisher:
Warner Home Video,
Copyright Date:
2007
Description:
1 videodisc (approximately 95 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Originally released as a documentary in 2005. Bonus footage (35 min.) includes a Trailer (20 min): Ausführliches Werkstattgespräch mit Christian Frei and Reportage "Die Rückkehr der Buddhas".
Summary:
Six months before the Twin Towers attacks in new York, 2001, two huge Buddha statues were blown up in the remote area of Bamiyantal in Afghanistan. This dramatic event surrounding the ancient stone colossi - unique proof of a high culture that bloomed until the 13th century along the Silk Road - is the starting point for a cinematic essay on fanaticism, terror and tolerance, ignorance and identity. Oscar nominated director Christian Frei's thought provoking film journeys along a perimeter that both divides and unites people and cultures.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.