Buzkashi Boys
Australian Premiere | 2013
Synopsis
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” is a ground-breaking narrative film about two best friends, a charismatic street urchin and a defiant blacksmith’s son, who strive to realize their dreams as they make their way to manhood in one of the most war-torn countries on Earth.
Festivals
- L.A. Shorts Fest – Drama: Best-of Category
- Raindance Film Festival – Best International Short Film
- UK Film Festival – Best Cinematography
- Evolution International Film Festival – Best Short Film
- Rhode Island International Film Festival – Best Cinematography
- ÉCU The European Independent Film festival – Best Non-European
- Independent Dramatic Short 2013
Production Team
Director
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Sam Grench
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Country
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Afghanistan, United States
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Runtime
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29 min
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Language
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Dari with English Subtitles
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Premiere Status
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Classification
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18+
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Year
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2012
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Screenwriter
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Producer
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Ariel Nasr
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Cinematographer
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Editor
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Cast
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Fawad Mohammadi, Jawanmard Paiz, Wali Talash
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