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Atirkul in the Land of the Real Men
Atirkul v zemi opravdových mužů
France, Czech Republic, Kyrgyzstan / 67 min / Kirghiz
Documentary / Second film
Atirkul in the Land of the Real Men
Atirkul v zemi opravdových mužů
France, Czech Republic, Kyrgyzstan / 67 min / Kirghiz
Documentary / Second film
Atirkül, a delicate Muslim businesswoman, is passionate about horses and decides to enter the rough world of buzkashi, a horse game of tough men.
In Central Asia, buzkashi has been a war game for nomads since time immemorial. It is played on horseback and remains the Kyrgyz men's favorite pastime. Also, a good buzkashi horse is an important status symbol and may bring fortune. Atirkul is a delicate Muslim businesswoman who is passionate about horses. She decides to enter this rough world of tough men. By walking away from the life of a perfect housewife, she follows the call of the wild but also her quest for success, with varying results…
Writer / Janyl Jusupjan Story / Janyl Jusupjan Dop / Christian Lelong Editor / Francois Sculier Sound / Martin Stýblo
Completion date / January 2023
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