Buzkashi Boys
Set against the dramatic landscape of contemporary Afghanistan and the National sport of Buzkashi - a brutal game of horse polo played with a dead goat - Buzkashi Boys tells the coming of age story of two best friends, a charismatic street urchin and a defiant blacksmith's son, who struggle to realize their dreams as they make their way to manhood in one of the most war-torn countries on Earth. Shot on location in Kabul city by an alliance of Afghan and international film makers, Buzkashi Boys is a look at the life that continues beyond the headlines of war in Afghanistan.
- Runtime
- 28m
- Released
- 2012
- Country
- United States
Details
Release year: 2012
Storyline
Set against the dramatic landscape of contemporary Afghanistan and the National sport of Buzkashi - a brutal game of horse polo played with a dead goat - Buzkashi Boys tells the coming of age story of two best friends, a charismatic street urchin and a defiant blacksmith's son, who struggle to realize their dreams as they make their way to manhood in one of the most war-torn countries on Earth. Shot on location in Kabul city by an alliance of Afghan and international film makers, Buzkashi Boys is a look at the life that continues beyond the headlines of war in Afghanistan.
Top credits
- Fawad Mohammadi ā Rafi
- Jawanmard Paiz ā Ahmad
- Wali Talash ā Blacksmith
Awards
0 wins & 1 nomination
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ā¢ The entire movie was filmed on location in Kabul, Afghanistan
User reviews
The kids are amazing actors in this one...
Incredible film
Mediocre Oscar bait
Technical specs
- Color
- Color
