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Released
2012 · FILM

Buzkashi Boys

Directed by
Runtime
28 min
Drama

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* follows the coming-of-age story of two best friends: a charismatic street urchin and a defiant blacksmith's son. As they navigate the challenges of growing up in one of the most war-torn countries on Earth, the film explores their struggles to realize their dreams. Shot on location in Kabul by a collaboration of Afghan and international filmmakers, *Buzkashi Boys* offers a glimpse into life in Afghanistan beyond the headlines of war.

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Principal cast & crew: 10

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Craft leads on file

Edited by Nels BangerterShot by Duraid MunajimScored by Jim Dooley

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