Bamiyân

Bamiyân

June 10, 2008 Theatrical Arte France

Also known as: Bamiyan

Studio
Les Films de l'Arlequin, Arte France

Synopsis

632 AD: the Chinese monk Xuanzang discovers the prodigious statues representing Buddha in the valley of Bamiyan – Afghanistan.

In 2008, the children living in the valley tell us the myths and legends surrounding the tragic destiny of these statues that were destroyed by the Taliban in 2001.

Credits

Directing

Director
Patrick Pleutin

Producing

Producer
Dora Benousilio

Writing

Writer
Patrick Pleutin

Animation

Animator
Marion Kadi, Patrick Pleutin

Music

Music
Philippe Eidel

Editing

Editor
Céline Kélépikis

Crew

Cinematography
Nicolas Pfeiffer
Effects
Frederic Tribolet
Sound
Alain Philipon

Production notes

Release date is that of screening at the Annecy Animation Film Festival.