WARNING: THIS FILM CONTAINS SOME VISUALLY DISTURBING IMAGES Buzkashi is the once forbidden sport performed on horseback by the tribes of Afghanistan. Buzkashi requires incredible riding ability, as the opposing teams battle for a head-less calf. the intense pride and rivalry of a tribal society, as well as the role of physical superiority and competition are implicit. No commentary - natural sound track only.
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ACMI Identifier
001603
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Horse sports
Animals & Wildlife → Horsemanship
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Afghanistan - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tribes
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)