Riders On the Storm
Khaiber Akbarzada is on the verge of being hailed as Afghanistan’s best player of Buzkashi, the ancient national sport where horsemen battle for control of a headless goat. To many, the violence and opportunism on display in the arena are a metaphor for the country’s anything-goes politics — and the line between war and sport is starting to blur. ”Riders on the Storm” captures a pivotal moment in Afghan history and offers a rare and visceral look at a ruthless sports culture where champions become marked men.
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projection time:102 min.
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country/year:Austria /2023
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director:Jason Motlagh, Mark Oltmanns
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pictures:Mark Oltmanns
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editor:Christina Stiles
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production:Jason Motlagh, Marc Oltmanns / Blackbeard Media
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festivals and awards:2023 – SXSW Texas, 2023 – Seattle IFF, 2023 – Athens IFF, 2023 – Sarasota FF, 2023 – DOC NYC New York
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