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Buzkashi Boys

2012 · 28 min Drama
6.3 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Year 2012
Country Afghanistan, United States of America
Genre Drama
Director Sam French
Runtime 28 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.3/10 (17 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative through the stark contrast between childhood imagination and the raw texture of Kabul's streets. It explores themes of choice and legacy, relying on the powerful metaphor of buzkashi—a game where beauty and brutality are inseparable.

What lingers after viewing is a poignant, unflinching coming-of-age tale where hope persists in every frame despite the surrounding devastation. A quiet tribute to resilience. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Sam French

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