The Boy Mir

Phil Grabsky ( In Serach of Mozart/Beethoven/Haydn, Leonardo Live) will be joining us from London for a one off screening of his new film THE BOY MIR.

Following the international hit THE BOY WHO PLAYS ON THE BUDDHAS OF BAMIYAN, Phil Grabsky's new film THE BOY MIR tracks cheeky, enthusiastic Mir from a childish eight to a fully grown eighteen-year-old. This is a journey into early adulthood in one of the toughest places on earth and a journey that mirrors the vitally important story of Afghanistan.
Join Phil from 4.30pm on Thursday 8th March when he will introduce his film and after the screening for Q and A.
Standard ticket prices apply - $14 for Adults, $10 for Seniors.

"This fascinating documentary spans a decade in the life of an irrepressible boy…a portrait of resilience and optimism of young." **** (The Independent )

"Keenly observed and totally authentic, this is pioneering stuff." (Total Film)

"The young hero stumbles into adulthood against the backdrop of war, making you laugh and breaking your heart in equal measure" Village Voice, New York.

"Mir gets under your skin in ways that are memorable and poignantly real" (LA Times)

"An understanding of Afghan culture better than anything we've seen yet. ( www.filmcritic.com.)

"A fascinating peek at everyday rural Afghan life" Denis Harvey, Variety.

"Revealing, sobering, and memorable." Malcolm Lewis, New Internationalist