Buzkashi Boys is a unique narrative short film shot entirely on location in Afghanistan, offering a rare glimpse at another side of this war-torn country.
Set against the backdrop of buzkashi, a brutal game of horse polo played with a dead goat instead of a ball, the film follows two best friends, a street urchin and a blacksmith’s son, who struggle to reconcile dreams with duty as they make their way to manhood.
Buzkashi Boys was produced through the Afghan Film Project, a non-profit foundation formed to tell uniquely Afghan stories while building the capacity of Afghanistan’s fledgling film industry.
To complete the film they need to raise $25,000, so far they only have collected $15,112. So, if you can please donate money on this site to support them. Your donation will go towards paying for color grading, visual effects, mastering the film, and publicity.
Phoenix Square, Documentary 2012 by Melanie Moeller
