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'''''Saving Mes Aynak''''' is a 2014 independent documentary film, produced by [[Kartemquin Films]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = News for Saving Mes Aynak|url = https://kartemquin.com/films/saving-mes-aynak/news|website = kartemquin.com|access-date = 2016-01-25}}</ref> It focuses on Afghan archaeologist Qadir Temori and his struggle to save a 5,000-year-old archaeological site in Afghanistan which faces demolition. Saving Mes Aynak was the 2014 recipient of a [[John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation|MacArthur Foundation]] Grant in 2014. |
'''''Saving Mes Aynak''''' is a 2014 independent documentary film, produced by [[Kartemquin Films]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = News for Saving Mes Aynak|url = https://kartemquin.com/films/saving-mes-aynak/news|website = kartemquin.com|access-date = 2016-01-25}}</ref> It focuses on Afghan archaeologist Qadir Temori and his struggle to save a 5,000-year-old archaeological site in Afghanistan which faces demolition. Saving Mes Aynak was the 2014 recipient of a [[John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation|MacArthur Foundation]] Grant in 2014. |
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The film examines the archaeological site of [[Mes Aynak]]. Though 90% of the site has yet to be excavated, it is threatened by a Chinese state-owned mining company. The copper mining planned there would completely demolish the archaeological site, as well as the surrounding mountain range. Qadir Temori and other Afghan archaeologists must rally against not only the Chinese government, but also the Taliban and local politics to save the historic site. |
The film examines the archaeological site of [[Mes Aynak]]. Though 90% of the site has yet to be excavated, it is threatened by a Chinese state-owned mining company. The copper mining planned there would completely demolish the archaeological site, as well as the surrounding mountain range. Qadir Temori and other Afghan archaeologists must rally against not only the Chinese government, but also the Taliban and local politics to save the historic site.<ref>{{Cite web|title = In ‘Saving Mes Aynak,’ a real-life Indiana Jones fights to protect Afghanistan’s Buddhist heritage {{!}} PBS NewsHour|url = http://www.pbs.org/newshour/art/saving-mes-aynak-real-life-indiana-jones-fights-protect-afghanistans-buddhist-heritage/|website = PBS NewsHour|access-date = 2016-01-28|language = en-US}}</ref> |
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The film premiered at the [[International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam]] in November 2014. It later aired on [[Al Jazeera America]] and [[Al Jazeera English]] networks in July 2015 and was also broadcast on multiple other networks in various countries. |
The film premiered at the [[International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam]] in November 2014. It later aired on [[Al Jazeera America]] and [[Al Jazeera English]] networks in July 2015 and was also broadcast on multiple other networks in various countries.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Saving Mes Aynak|url = http://carnegieendowment.org/2015/09/15/saving-mes-aynak|website = Carnegie Endowment for International Peace|access-date = 2016-01-28}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|title = Saving Mes Aynak|url = http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/witness/2015/06/saving-mes-aynak-150630122727625.html|website = www.aljazeera.com|access-date = 2016-01-28}}</ref> |
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''Saving Mes Aynak'' was directed by [[Brent Huffman]]. He was awarded the [[The International Academic Forum]] Documentary Film Award in 2015 in part for his work on the film.<ref>{{Cite web|title = The IDFA Honorary Award 2015|url = http://iaforfilmaward.org/en/the-idfa-honorary-award-2015/|website = IAFOR Documentary Film Award|access-date = 2016-01-25|language = en-GB}}</ref> |
''Saving Mes Aynak'' was directed by [[Brent Huffman]]. He was awarded the [[The International Academic Forum]] Documentary Film Award in 2015 in part for his work on the film.<ref>{{Cite web|title = The IDFA Honorary Award 2015|url = http://iaforfilmaward.org/en/the-idfa-honorary-award-2015/|website = IAFOR Documentary Film Award|access-date = 2016-01-25|language = en-GB}}</ref> |
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Comment: May be notable but still needs any further available in-depth third-party sources overall. SwisterTwister talk 23:05, 29 January 2016 (UTC)
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| Directed by | Brent Huffman |
| Produced by | Brent Huffman Zak Piper Xiaoli Zhou |
| Cinematography | Brent Huffman |
| Edited by | Brent Huffman Matt Lauterbach |
| Distributed by | US: Icarus Films Int'l: AutLook FilmSales |
Release date |
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Running time | 60 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Saving Mes Aynak is a 2014 independent documentary film, produced by Kartemquin Films.[1] It focuses on Afghan archaeologist Qadir Temori and his struggle to save a 5,000-year-old archaeological site in Afghanistan which faces demolition. Saving Mes Aynak was the 2014 recipient of a MacArthur Foundation Grant in 2014.
The film examines the archaeological site of Mes Aynak. Though 90% of the site has yet to be excavated, it is threatened by a Chinese state-owned mining company. The copper mining planned there would completely demolish the archaeological site, as well as the surrounding mountain range. Qadir Temori and other Afghan archaeologists must rally against not only the Chinese government, but also the Taliban and local politics to save the historic site.[2]
The film premiered at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam in November 2014. It later aired on Al Jazeera America and Al Jazeera English networks in July 2015 and was also broadcast on multiple other networks in various countries.[3] [4]
Saving Mes Aynak was directed by Brent Huffman. He was awarded the The International Academic Forum Documentary Film Award in 2015 in part for his work on the film.[5]
Awards and Festivals
| Institution | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Festival International de Programmes Audiovisuels | Official Selection | 2014 |
| International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam | Official Selection | 2014 |
| 18th International Vera Film Festival | Official Selection | 2015 |
| Millenium International Documentary Film Festival | Official Selection | 2015 |
| Full Frame Documentary Film Festival | Official Selection | 2015 |
| American Documentary Film Festival | Official Selection | 2015 |
| Ahvaz International Science Film Festival | Best Director | 2015 |
| Archaeology Channel International Film and Video Festival | Best Film
Best Public Education Value |
2015 |
| The International Academic Forum Documentary Film Award | IDFA Honorary Award | 2015 |
| IAFOR Film Asia 2015 and Media Asia 2015 Conference | Featured Documentary | 2015 |
| CinemAmbiente International Environmental Film Festival | Best Film One-Hour International | 2015 |
| Arkhaios Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Festival | Grand Prize
Audience Award |
2015 |
References
- ^ "News for Saving Mes Aynak". kartemquin.com. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
- ^ "In 'Saving Mes Aynak,' a real-life Indiana Jones fights to protect Afghanistan's Buddhist heritage | PBS NewsHour". PBS NewsHour. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- ^ "Saving Mes Aynak". Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- ^ "Saving Mes Aynak". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- ^ "The IDFA Honorary Award 2015". IAFOR Documentary Film Award. Retrieved 2016-01-25.