'Buzkashi Boys' by Sam French: VICE Shorts
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- Опубликовано: 6 фев 2025
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The story of Buzkashi Boys centers on two best friends-a street brat and a blacksmith’s son-who struggle to reconcile their dreams of playing the sport buzkashi. The film offers a unique glimpse into Afghanistan by way of their friendship, despite the pressures coming from both society and their own impending manhood.
The film is quite a feat, beyond the fact that it's one of the first international productions filmed entirely in Afghanistan, or that nearby rocket attacks almost claimed everyone's lives on set, or that the country is run by probably the most corrupt government in the world. What filmmaker Sam French and his team crafted is a beautiful, timeless, coming-of-age story that happens to revolve around a bloody and brutal goat-murdering horse sport.
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Thank you Vice for posting this. We are all so lucky to live in America. May the children of Afghanistan find peace.
Lucky live in America? Lmao america is a rat hole, you are the type of persons who think USA is the best world and shit? Lmao
Ps he didn't say nothing bout America being the best all he was saying is we were lucky and privilege to live here in a peaceful place non like hour shit hole scary country
Maykhen Al-Qainza Ghainez You're so butthurt. It's beautiful. Your bitter foreign tears are delicious.
Maykhen Al-Qainza Ghainez your muscles are getting in the way of your brain, read again
Maykhen Al-Qainza Ghainez
Muscly thumbnail, hmmmmm
Makin' all kinds of gains
obvious troll is obvious
His eyes in the end shot said a million words for thousands of children in the same life situation. Excellent short movie with top notch actors ! Much better than countless full length features I have seen . Thank you all for touching my heart. I especially liked and could relate to his father. It is hard knowing that you must prepare your child for the harshness of life...Love comes in many ways...
One of the most astounding, moving and gripping films I have seen so far. Very resonant and dramatic story of friendships that transcend adversity, the relationships between fathers/sons and finding ourselves. Watching this reminds me of "The Kite Runner" to a degree. I also love the message it offers to follow your dreams and not what others want you to. My heart broke so much for Ahmad! The ending is so powerful and left me breathless.
Well written and phenomally filmed. The camera crew did such a beautiful job! Watching this makes me feel grateful for living in the UK.
Phenomenally***
UK will be like this soon it is already a Muslim nation
This movie was so shocking for me and , I had never expected a film under 30mn to be so powerful and intensely accurate. Ahmad, the little boy represented glory, just living he made the country lively, plus his individuality was an additional contribution to the nation. His death signifies the loss dreams of a nation.
Hauntingly beautiful sceneries. Actors seemed genuinely emotionally invested in this. Very beautiful work.
This was a very touching movie…Life is so hard, imagine living in these conditions and have your dreams taken from you, to be honorable in life. How can a child of 8-12 years old working every day, no schooling and then they are stuck in that Life. Sam French is a very good director. These kid actors were very well oriented…you can feel, you are almost there, peeking at there World. Thank You Vice, another great moment in CINEMA ❤👍😎💙🇺🇦🥲 I give 4/5 stars or 8/10 Congratulations to Mr French.
Loved this movie!! It took me back home and was a great and sad movie. We take it as granted living in America and the children in Afghanistan have a very harsh life. I wish all the people in Afghanistan the best hope possible greatness.
It was so nice to Rafi's father there when Ahmad was buried, the only two people there, one his friend and the other who cared enough to be there.
Mr Sam as a Afghan i am thankful and appreciate your work.
Rafi and Ahmed reminded my my childhood in Afghanistan and Pakistan. While watching, I really got emotional. It is hard living there at any age. This short clip teaches us that most Afghans, for pride, choose what their fathers and grandparents have done for ages, rather than pursuing their own dreams.
Yes I am Afghan by blood, born in Pakistan and raised in the US.
Sunny Shane FUCK PAKISTAN!!
Afghan refugee How about you go learn some RESPECT and come back. Actually, don't come back, no one needs someone as foolish as you.
Kyra what did he say that was disrespectful? Youre disrepectful
Manzoor A what a cheap mentality you have just have a respect for a country where you were born
What a beautiful and touching movie. Please make more films like this it tugs at our heart strings.
Wow this is the best short film I've ever seen. Rafi and Ahmad's friendship was truly something beautiful and admirable. It really hurt to see Rafi loose him like that. I felt every single emotion of this awesome film.
The boy (Rafi) blacksmith son he is not an actor(he acted very well in his first movie) he is just a street boy. The other boy (Ahmad) he is an actor and very talented, but I'm not sure about the blacksmith.
Unfoutunatly Afg has a lot of boys like them who has no hope of becoming something in the future just like them. I left Afg when i was 13 without my parents now i'm 19 studying Art now, my favourite subject and I want to become an Architecte.
Best of luck to you! With hard work anything is possible😊
Be safe
+QaNdOl BaChA WaTaNi The boy Rafi definitely had the ability to be something. He's going to be a blacksmith, which is better for him than pursuing buzkashi. Ahmad didn't really stand a chance though.
I hope you are doing well and one day you achieve all your dreams
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You're welcome.
What about your parents now?
Just watched the first 7 mins and blown away, will come back to it later! Stunning shots of Kabul!
I UNDERSTAND afgan children i'm also from a poor post sovietic countrie moldova...wen i was a child i run bare foot ..bat things has changed ...thanx to the europian union romania usa moldova is progresing and people are no longer poor ..my mother and father was working in afganistan for the soviet union in the 70-80's so good luck to afganistan people
So heart-touching! Thanks to those who were behind this short movie! May Rafi reach his dream!
Minus all the condescending comments I liked this story. It was very moving. There was no superhero story. It was real. In real life there are no superheroes.
A well made, thoughtful, no B.S. piece about the realities of their young lives for these two boys. Bravo!
Everyone pitying the boy in the movie might consider that while he may have been predestined to become a blacksmith he had something the other little boy he admired would have given anything for; the love and stability of a caring present parent.
The lad with the herbs in the can is like Espandi, the street boy from ''Osama''...Espand is Syrian Rue, supposed to avert the evil eye, sprinkled on charcoal.
@@Oakleaf700in Hunza we call it espandur.
For everyone who is crying about the GOAT in the comments - it's long dead before it enters the arena, my mates. It also has all of its internal organs removed and for the game - all that's left is pretty much just a carcase ( see 24:54 ). Also - try crying again like that the next time you have chicken or a steak...
yeah only soy boys cry over animals.
Exactly
@Yeah Itsmewell i care about animals but not overly like soy boys do. Those people follow the vegan agenda which is a cult and is a very dangerous "diet" to follow.
@Yeah Itsme Autistic people actually have a very strong sense of justice and would probably care more deeply about animals. Don't be so generic. Use some brainpower to think of an accurate descriptor.
@@BezdomniakPL How is it a very dangerous diet? It has been found that vegetarians tend to live longer than meat eaters. It's been found that on average, men who consume little to no meat have an increased lifespan of 7 years, while being 4 years for women. And a cult? Being conscious about your health and the well-being of not only the animals being slaughtered for consumption, but our planet as a whole (the meat industry is responsible for around 14% of pollution, as well as being an innefficient means of food production. It is suspected that if all of the energy going towards producing meat were to go towards producing sustainable plant foods, human starvation would be nonexistant) shouldn't be viewed in such a negative nature. Listen, I am a meat eater as well, but I eat meat in very small portions because I know what the negative effects are. It isn't your place to judge people for doing what they think is right.
This film stills storm my mind everytime I made a decision to watch. It reminds me of the beautiful bonding I had with my brother. This is my 10th times. Will be back to watch again.
😢So sad film....I hope these children can be happy one day. God bless all of them. Greetings from Argentina. 🇦🇷✨️👋
My sister worked in myanmar thailand laos sudan philippines nepal kenya afghanistan. And she said her favorite people are afghans. They are kind and polite she said.
dmn. im so freakin emotional lol cried when he climbed up the building tied the scarf and screamed "Ahmed!" THEN i cried when he picked up the hammer and said to his dad "you said you were gonna teach me". why tf are there so many tears on my face... decent film, vice. decent film.
Precious Rafi. Facing his future hard but honorable life. I love him.
Beautiful, tragic, haunting.
It took me 2 days to get through it because I found it hard to watch...But I glad I did watch it all. Incredible. Already subbed to VICE, but if I hadn't been before this, I would be now.
The Death of a Dream is even sadder than this little boys death... I'm proud to live in a country where you can still move up and down the socio economic ladder... Life is still NOT FAIR, but I'm happy to have opportunity
Outstanding cinematography, enveloping the storyline. Superb film.
This is sooo sad but many people look at death as a bad thing but the way that street boy life was death was gods mercy and he got to ride a horse which was apart of his dream....
*My heart goes out to such boys. I could have been born in Afghanistan and would have known such poverty. An artistic film.*
I had no idea what this film was or what it was about. Watched it anyways and it was so moving and touching. I cried in the film. It was amazing. Thank you !
Andrea Vera I cried also
Andrea Vera now watch bachabazi
@@googudaddy8252 go eat your dal
I think this is one of Vice's best 'Shorts'.. :D
agreed
It was nominated for Oscar.
That was simply brilliant. Thought provoking and emotional. I had not see Kabul after the war, and it opened my eyes to the hardship people have endure. Beautifully filmed and acted.
Excellent video, I found myself in tears throughout the entire film and felt the raw emotion in the actor's eyes and actions, thank you for such a stunning film 🙏
I would be proud to have a trade like blacksmithing passed down from my father to me... They spoke of it like it was trash but his father probably worked very hard to have something to pass down for his son. Nothing wrong with wanting something more in life but one should be respectful and grateful of what their parents are giving them.. Then again they are just kids. I'm sure one day he will greatly appreciate all his father did for him.. My dad was never around he left my mom and sister and me as a kid so it kinda struck a chord with me when they spoke about him being a blacksmith like his dad like if it were something horrible. His dad was a bit on the stern and strict side but keep in mind that most of us will never know what it takes to raise a child on the streets of Kabul.
All of the idiotic comments aside this was an excellent movie, definitely a 9 out of 10. There is another excellent movie from Iran that people may like to watch, "The Color of Paradise". That also is a great movie if you can find it with English subs. It's on RUclips if you search out the title, it's well worth watching, it's about a blind boy who is rejected by his father and the indomitable spirit of the little boy, the actor playing the part is a little blind boy and he does a great job for someone who was born blind.
I m also an Afghan .It memorized me my father. He martyred when i was in my 6th grade in school term. Then facing too much problems. I thougth no one had been faced amoung 1000 students with too much disasters like me 😭... . c'ld not able to recall all. I was elder son of my parent facing too much hardships through my life then lost of my young uncle was another disaster deprived me frm school...
Now thanks to God.
Now i m studing engineering in India.
Just seeing this little movie now….. the cinematography is exceptional! And the story is very sad. May God bless the children of Afghanistan.🙏🏼❤️👋🏼🇨🇦
Beautiful,simply beautiful,may the Afghan people be blessed,very touching film, certainly it made me think about the blessings I take for granted each passing day.....
The acting and the shots are great, it brings a lot of emotions and intense emotions to the viewers. The two boys are amazing.
The photography is amazing!
Really well-made film and great touching performances by both the boys.
The part were it was snowing , with the riders was visually stunning.
incredibly well made. enjoyed this short a lot; thanks to the team
Ahmed in This story reminded me of a friend,
Situation was different but he did exactly the same to make me realise who i am
Awesome film
And a single tear was shed that day
That was beautifully done , we can all learn from this sweet simple film...and yes, may the children of Afghanistan and similar countries be blessed. Thank you Vice.
A top class short film about afghans,their culture and life.they are the people living on the edge.
Emotional, tragic, and inspirational short film that's well put together. Great job Vice we need more of these!
I have no words.... but I've felt like this boy.
Ahmad was the dreamer Rafi was the realist.
When Ahmad died, so did the dream. But that didn't mean rafi couldn't hope. Rafi saw a flicker of the dream and he could hope.....
that's what the film made me think.
What a stunning film. Beautifully filmed and acted.
sucha good short film
Kyle I
very touching, the realization of a young mind
Awe the friendship is something rare.
No words can describe the beauty of this film! Im really amazed!!
Great short. Shows the real meanings in life. To follow dreams. And to make friendship.
Amazing short. A very moving story. Very well delivered.
I love afghans and Afghanistan .
Thank you sam french for making this possible and vice aswell
i swear i didnt want this to stop :( i wanna see the other parts please this is sooooooooooo good u dont have a clue how good this series is....realy best of the best louvd it
These people live like we lived centuries ago.
This happens when you have war for a century and poverty too.
And we lived centuries ago the way you live nowadays
@Patricia McCoy How much money you willing to bet this guy is "privileged" in Afghanistan? 😂
Beautiful work! Loved every second of it! 🙏🏽👌🏽💯🎩🔝
Vice the camera work here was beautiful
Scenery: perfect
Videography: perfect
Lighting: perfect
Character development: good
Plot: there is barely anything there.
Death scene: cause people falling off a horse are just casually laying there behind a sheet of metal? To be honest, I expected the kid to become a rider and fulfill his dead friend's wish. What was the whole point of leaving if he was going to come back?
This is just what I took for this short. Mom gonna watch it again just to see if it makes sense the second time around. Aside that, I enjoyed just looking at how wonderfully shot everything was.
فلم عالی بود واقعا که دیدم اشک های خوده گرفته نتانستم خداوند بالای اطفال افغانستان رحم و از ایقدر بد بختی و سختی خلاص شان کنه الهی آمین 😭😭😭😭😭tnx vice for posting thiss
just watching this video i feel blessed, this is heart warming but very saddening
It was a great piece of Art work really enjoyed it!
Thank you Vice and Sam French for this.
Wow this was unexpectedly very emotional for me. I totally wasn't prepared to be like sobbing by myself at 7:30 in the morning.
The beauty of the movie is about the afghans land.it focuses on the pain of losing dear ones.afghan land is a fighting ring that has see many deaths and had buried many dreams
Excellent short movie.. Its a glimpse of what kind of life children have in that impoverished, war torn country. Thank you.
Beautiful little film.
51 years of war😓
We need just a piece of PEACE 🇦🇫🖤
At any age, it is hard to loose a friend, especially when you don't have many to begin with...
emotional and touching. follow your dreams! not the expectations made for you!
3:47-3:58 every Dad has feelings! 😊
Great short. Keep making classics.
Awesome short, yet again. Compelling, to say the least.
Thank you Vice and Sam French for this production, really touching story and great, beautiful shots. You know how they say a picture is worth a thousand words? Every second of this short movie is worth a thousand words too!
Vice is doing big things with shorts like these
بر تان افتخار ميكنم ماشاالله اينقدر هنرمند هاي كوچك با روح بزرگ و توانايي لايتناهي فلم زيبا و كوالتي خوب افتخار افتخار ميكنم سر همه كسانيكه در ساختن اين فلم سهم داشتن ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
تشکر بیدرم
wow so beautifully shot, im impressed :)
This is so good, probably one of the best films I've seen in years. It's such a good break from all these stupid cliche action movies coming out. This deserves an award.
THIS MOVIE SHOW US TO NEVER FORGIVE OUR DREAMS.IF YOU LOVE BUZKASHI THAN LOVE IT DON'T AFFRAID OF IT.
Thank you so much sam french for positing this nice short and I really appreciate it and I can't fine anyword for this boys....they are just wow and am proud on them.they should keep going and not forget by government and by people.they showed the most teenager life in Afghanistan their hope and wishes....I really feel sorry for all poor kids and teenagers witch they ignored.heart touching
This is a beautiful yet sad story!
This makes me appreciate my life. Thank you god, thank u ma and papa
It's really heartbreaking story Of Rafi n Ahmed friendship.
This is inspiring. If someone doesn't enjoy go back to doing something else...more productive. Don't be idiotic by complaining of the content. Not everyone is lucky enough to have a home or even food. This displays the suffering of people around the world. Don't be bias because you consider yourself superior.
This movie really tuched my heart....
It’s just a sport
What a beautiful piece.
Better than any movie at the box office, and amazing view points and scenery.
This is by far the best short film I have ever seen. Still not that great to make a tank cry.
So lucky that I got out of that shitty place. Proud that im an afghan but not proud of the people there. It is how it is tho I cant make it better.
I could direct a movie of this caliber in my sleep...
Then do it and be successful like VICE, instead of being worthless.
DynamicSphinxxx Why would I want to be like VICE? Most of their employees are perverts...
You have to understand the message it is trying to portray. If you just watch it then it might seem pointless, but believe me it is not
Pavel Kamburov I've walked Bob Dylan out on stage, I know the Grateful Dead from 1965, who are YOU! You no talent presumptuous piece of shit! YOU NOTHING! You miserable mediocre nothing!
Billy Baroo So knowing people who are famous automatically makes you famous as well? You are a glorified roadie(if what you say is even true because its fairly easy to make stuff up over the internet) get over yourself. Not to mention VICE is 1.4 billion dollar a year company. Obviously they do good at what they do. From the sounds of it the best thing you've ever done is tell people bob dylan is going to be preforming.
a very beautiful piece
Instantly immersive, great work.
Beautifully filmed!
Breathtaking shot after breathtaking shot, right?!
valivali94 .... this sport is itself called buzkashi in which the movie name is based,, its the traditional sport of afganistan real hard and tough sport ,, played by the very brave and kind good hearted people of afganistan" the real afganis",, iam from india nd i really respect them cz of the hardships their lives are goin thru... i would like to tell everone that not long ago afganistan was so prosperous that no body will bother to pick up dry fruit lyin ob ground to pick it n eat,,
A sad reality of what life is in Afghanistan showed by incredible actors.