THE BOY MIR
Theatrical release: May 1, 2011 A release for MicrocinemaFollowing the international hit The Boy who Plays on the Buddhas of Bamiyan, The Boy Mir covers a decade in a boy’s life, a boy surviving in rural and war-torn Afghanistan. It tracks the irrepressible and lovable Mir from a naïve 8-year-old to a fully grown adult. The film depicts this boy’s journey into early adulthood in one of the toughest places on earth and unveils the vitally important story of modern Afghanistan.
An extraordinary documentary, a masterpiece, and a ‘must-see.’Ron Henson, American Film Institute
The result is a film that is simplicity itself yet moving and revealing.Derek Malcolm, The Evening Standard
This fascinating documentary spans a decade in the life of an irrepressible boy …A portrait of resilience and optimism of youth.Laurence Phelan, The Independent
Fascinating…beautiful.Ed Porter, The Sunday Times