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Christian Frei Collection
The Giant Buddhas
CH 2005 95'
Director: Christian Frei
War Photographer
CH 2001 90'
Director: Christian Frei
Ricardo, Miriam y Fidel
CH 1997 90'
Director: Christian Frei
See also:
The Giant Buddhas
War Photographer
Ricardo, Miriam y Fidel
Christian Frei Collection
Die Tektonik des Menschlichen
Christian Frei
THE GIANT BUDDHAS
Six months before the Twin Towers attacks in New York, 2001, two huge Buddha statues were blown up in the remote area of Bamiyantal in Afghanistan. This dramatic event surrounding the ancient stone colossi – unique proof of a high culture that bloomed until the 13th century along the Silk Road – is the starting point for a cinematic essay on fanaticism, terror and tolerance, ignorance and identity. Oscar nominated director Christian Frei’s thought-provoking film journeys along a perimeter that both divides and unites people and cultures.
Language: Deutsch English Français Italiano
Subtitles: Deutsch English Français Italiano Español
WAR PHOTOGRAPHER
“Every minute I was there, I wanted to flee. I did not want to see this. Would I cut and run, or would I deal with the responsibility of being there with camera?” (James Nachtwey). In one of the world’s countless crisis areas, surrounded by suffering, death, violence and chaos, photographer James Nachtwey searches for the picture he thinks he can publish. A movie about a committed, shy man who is considered one of the bravest and most important war photographers of our time – but hardly fits the cliché of the hard-boiled war veteran.
Language: English Deutsch
Subtitles: Deutsch English Français Español Italiano
RICARDO, MIRIAM Y FIDEL
Like thousands of other Cubans, Miriam Martinez and her family would like to emigrate. However, as the daughter of a man who made a substantial contribution to the success of the Cuban revolution, it is not an easy decision for her to make. Almost 40 years ago her father had given up his job as a radio journalist in Havana and fled to the Sierra Maestra to join the rebellious forces of Fidel Castro. Under the leadership of Che Guevara, he had founded “Rebel Radio”, whose nightly broadcasts proved to be one of the most effective ways of spreading the ideas of the revolution. Today, the golden promise of that break with the past has long since faded away. Ricardo's dream has not been fulfilled. And for Miriam, there is no turning back. She wants a new life, even though she knows full well that her departure for the “free world” has very little to do with the ideals of her youth.
Languages: Español English
Subtitles: Deutsch English Français Español
Christian Frei
Born in 1959 in Schönenwerd. Studied Visual Media at the Department of Journalism and Communication at Fribourg University. Since 1984 independent filmmaker and producer. Works regularly for German Swiss Broadcasting Service (SF DRS). 2002 Academy Award Nomination Best Documentary Feature for “War Photographer”.
2009 SPACE TOURISTS
2005 THE GIANT BUDDHAS
2001 WAR PHOTOGRAPHER
2000 BOLLYWOOD IM ALPENRAUSCH - INDISCHE FILMEMACHER EROBERN DIE SCHWEIZ
1998 KLUGE KÖPFE
1997 RICARDO, MIRIAM Y FIDEL
1984 DER RADWECHSEL
1982 FORTFAHREN
1981 DIE STELLVERTRETERIN
Internet
- Gratis Booklet PDF Christian Frei Collection (deutsch)
- Free Booklet PDF Christian Frei Collection (english)
- Livret gratuit PDF Christian Frei Collection (français)
- Swissfilms Portrait Christian Frei
- Christian Frei Collection
- Website Christian Frei
Comments
We don't, but PAL-capable DVD players are available in the USA for the price of 2 DVDs. For example DV-310S Multi-System DVD Player (Silver) at B&H for 7) USD.
artfilm 2009-04-10
Any plans of making "The Giant Buddha" into an NTSC DVD format?
Mikel Frank 2009-04-10
