Atirkül in the Land of Real Men

Atirkül in the Land of Real Men

6.8 | 2023-10-24 | Documentary

In the vast plains of Kyrgyzstan, men have been cultivating a group sport with a long tradition. The aim of the game buzkashi is to steal the trophy of a dead goat from the rival team of riders, all while staying on horseback. Into this tough masculine world enters Atirkül, a woman with an enterprising spirit and a sense of humour. The film follows the everyday life of the headstrong horse lover Atirkül, whose ambition is to build her own buzkashi team of local young men to preserve the heritage of her native region. The ethnographic perspective alternates with a purely personal one, gradually revealing the possibilities of overcoming gender roles

Featured Crew

Janyl Jusupjan Director
Christian Lelong Producer
Janyl Jusupjan Screenplay
Christian Lelong Director of Photography
Janyl Chytyrbaeva Director of Photography
François Sculier Editor
Martin Stýblo Sound
Alice Tabery Producer
Janyl Chytyrbaeva Producer

Cast

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