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Jawanmard Paiz | |
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 Jawanmard (left) in 2013 at the Oscar's | |
| Born | 21 January 1996 |
| Education | SAE Institute |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | |
| Father | Hamayoon Paiz |
| Relatives | Bahrooz Paiz (brother) |
Jawanmard Paiz (born 21 January 1996) is an Afghan actor recognized for his role in Buzkashi Boys (2012), an Oscar-nominated short film.[1]
Early Life
editPaiz was born and raised in a middle-class family in Kabul. His father and uncle are known actors, and his siblings have also worked in cinema. Paiz began acting at a young age and participated in several productions before gaining international attention.[2][3]
Career
editPaiz has shared his interest in working on films with a focus on realism and narrative quality. He has expressed a preference for international cinema over Afghanistan’s domestic productions, which are often inspired by Bollywood. In media interviews, Paiz has cited several Western actors as influences on his aspirations, and he has discussed his hopes of participating in international film projects.[4]
Buzkashi Boys
editPaiz's performance in Buzkashi Boys marked a pivotal moment in his career. Directed by Sam French and produced by Ariel Nasr, the film follows the friendship between two boys from different social classes in Kabul who share a fascination with buzkashi, a traditional Afghan sport.[5][6]
In the film, Paiz plays a street kid who forms a friendship with a blacksmith’s son, played by Fawad Mohammadi.[7] While filming one scene on the streets of Kabul, Paiz was mistaken by a relative for a beggar, as he had dressed in tattered clothing and waved an incense burner for the role.[8][9]
The film was shot entirely in Kabul, facing logistical challenges such as severe weather and navigating security in a volatile environment. It was produced in Dari, Afghanistan’s primary language, as part of the Afghan Film Project—a program aimed at rebuilding the country’s film industry by training local cast and crew members.[10]
Buzkashi Boys became the first film shot in Afghanistan to receive a nomination for Best Live Action Short Film at the 85th Academy Awards. The film’s nomination was seen as a step forward for Afghan cinema, which had been constrained for years due to political instability and restrictions on artistic expression.[11][12]
References
edit- ^ "Buzkashi Boys Nominated for an Oscar: A Milestone for Afghan Cinema". BBC Persian. 2013.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Success of Buzkashi Film and Hopes for the Future of Afghan Cinema". BBC Persian. 2013.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Graham-Harrison, Emma (15 February 2013). "Buzkashi Boys shoots for Oscar with tale of Afghan child dreamers". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ "Afghan 'Buzkashi Boys' Make It To Hollywood". RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty. 25 February 2013. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ "Oscars 2013: Young Afghan actor's family proud of nomination". The National. 2013.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Buzkashi Boys teen stars make it to Oscars". Sky News. 2013.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Shahrukh Khan, Sunny Deol role models of Buzkashi Boys". Khaama Press. 2013.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Paiz and Buzkashi Boys: Does Hard Work, or Fate and Coincidence, Create Success?". Voice of America. 2013.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Young Afghan actors get ready for the Oscars". USA Today. 2013.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Buzkashi Boys Oscar nod boosts hopes for Afghan film". CBC. 2013.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Afghan actors fly to Oscar land thanks to celeb donations". Page Six. 2013.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Afghan boys to walk down red carpet at Oscars". Al Arabiya. 2013.
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