Buzkashi Boys (2012)

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.

Released June 30, 2012 28 min None+

Genres: Drama

Keywords: mdblist.three-actors, awards.oscar-nominated

Country: United States
Production Countries: Afghanistan, United States
Languages: English